White-spot Sister
Common NameWhite-spot Sister
Scientific NameAdelpha iphiclus
FamilyNymphalidae
SubfamilyLimenitidinae
Wingspan (mm)60
Primary Colorsdark brown, orange, white
HabitatTropical and subtropical forests, forest edges, clearings
Geographic RangeMexico, Central America, northern South America (Colombia, Venezuela, Ecuador, Peru, Bolivia, Brazil)
Host PlantsRubus, Miconia, Inga, Celtis, Lonchocarpus
Flight PeriodYear-round (multiple broods in tropical regions)
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesEggs are laid singly on host plant leaves. Larvae are typically spiny, often camouflaged, and pupate into a chrysalis that may resemble a dead leaf or twig.
Identification TipsLook for the distinctive combination of the broad orange band on the forewings and the two large, round white spots on the dark hindwings. The underside often shows more intricate patterns but the dorsal view is key for this species.
Description
A medium-sized butterfly with dark brown to black wings, characterized by a prominent, broad orange band across the forewings and two distinct, round white spots on the hindwings.
