Plesaure Sister
Common NamePlesaure Sister
Scientific NameAdelpha plesaure
FamilyNymphalidae
SubfamilyLimenitidinae
Wingspan (mm)60
Primary Colorsdark brown, orange, white
HabitatTropical and subtropical forests, forest edges, clearings
Geographic RangeCentral America to northern South America (e.g., Costa Rica, Panama, Colombia, Venezuela, Ecuador, Peru, Bolivia, Brazil)
Host PlantsRubiaceae species, Sapindaceae species, Ulmaceae species
Flight PeriodThroughout the year in tropical regions
Flight Stylegliding
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesLike other butterflies, it undergoes complete metamorphosis: egg, larva (caterpillar), pupa (chrysalis), and adult. Caterpillars typically feed on specific host plants before pupating into a chrysalis.
Identification TipsDistinguished by the combination of a broad orange band on the forewings and a distinct white band on the hindwings, set against a dark brown background. The specific shape and width of these bands help differentiate it from similar Adelpha species.
Description
A medium-sized butterfly with dark brown wings, featuring a prominent orange band across the forewings and a broad white band across the hindwings. The body is dark, and the antennae are slender.
