Rosita Patch
Common NameRosita Patch
Scientific NameChlosyne rosita
FamilyNymphalidae
SubfamilyNymphalinae
Wingspan (mm)40
Primary Colorsblack, orange, white
HabitatArid and semi-arid regions, desert scrub, canyons, rocky areas
Geographic RangeSouthwestern United States (Arizona, New Mexico, Texas) and Mexico
Host PlantsViguiera species, Asteraceae family plants
Flight PeriodMarch to November (multiple broods)
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesUndergoes complete metamorphosis. Larvae are spiny, dark-colored, and often gregarious, feeding on host plants before pupating into a chrysalis.
Identification TipsLook for the distinctive combination of dark wings with a broad orange band on the hindwings and white spots on the forewings. The underside pattern is similar.
Description
A medium-sized butterfly with dark brown to black wings, featuring a prominent orange band across the hindwings and lower forewings, and scattered white spots on the forewings.
