Rayed Sister
Common NameRayed Sister
Scientific NameAdelpha radiosa
FamilyNymphalidae
SubfamilyLimenitidinae
Wingspan (mm)50
Primary Colorsblack, orange, white
HabitatTropical and subtropical evergreen forests, forest edges, clearings, and near streams
Geographic RangeMexico south through Central America to Bolivia
Host PlantsRubus, Lonicera
Flight PeriodYear-round in tropical areas, with peaks during rainy seasons
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesUndergoes complete metamorphosis: egg, larva, pupa, and adult. Larvae feed on host plants, pupate into a chrysalis, and emerge as adult butterflies.
Identification TipsKey features include the wide, continuous bright orange band across both forewings and hindwings on a black background, along with the small white spots near the forewing apex. This combination helps distinguish it from similar 'sister' butterflies.
Description
A medium-sized butterfly with predominantly black wings, featuring a prominent, broad, bright orange band extending across both forewings and hindwings. The forewings also display a few small white spots near the apex.
