Spot-celled Sister
Common NameSpot-celled Sister
Scientific NameAdelpha iphiclus
FamilyNymphalidae
SubfamilyLimenitidinae
Wingspan (mm)60
Primary Colorsdark brown, light blue, orange
HabitatTropical and subtropical forests, forest edges, clearings
Geographic RangeMexico south through Central America to Brazil
Host PlantsRubus, Miconia, Inga
Flight PeriodYear-round in tropical habitats
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesUndergoes complete metamorphosis; larvae are typically cryptic and feed on specific host plants before pupating into a chrysalis.
Identification TipsDistinguished by its dark brown wings with a prominent, broad light blue band, and the characteristic orange apical patch on the forewing combined with smaller orange spots on the hindwing.
Description
A medium-sized butterfly with dark brown wings featuring a broad, light blue median band across both wings, an orange patch near the forewing apex, and small orange spots on the hindwing tornus.
