pink-banded sister
Common Namepink-banded sister
Scientific NameAdelpha cocala
FamilyNymphalidae
SubfamilyLimenitidinae
Wingspan (mm)60
Primary Colorsblack, pink
HabitatTropical and subtropical forests, forest edges, clearings
Geographic RangeCentral America (Mexico to Panama) and South America (Colombia, Venezuela, Ecuador, Peru, Bolivia, Brazil, Argentina)
Host PlantsRubus, Miconia, Inga, Celtis
Flight PeriodYear-round in tropical habitats
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesEggs are laid singly on host plants. Larvae are typically cryptic, often with spines or projections, and pupate into a chrysalis.
Identification TipsKey features include the dark wings contrasted by the striking, broad pink or reddish-orange band that traverses both the forewings and hindwings. The underside often mirrors the upperside pattern but with more intricate markings.
Description
A medium-sized butterfly with dark brown to black wings, prominently marked with a broad, diagonal pink or reddish-orange band across both the forewings and hindwings.
