Texola elada, the Elada checkerspot, is a species of butterfly in the brush-footed butterfly family, Nymphalidae. It is found from southern Mexico north to central Texas and central Arizona in the United States.
 The wingspan is 22 - 32 mm. Adults are on wing from April to October. There are several generations per year.
 The larvae feed on Siphonoglossa pilosella in Texas. They have been recorded feeding on various yellow Asteraceae species in Mexico. Adults feed on flower nectar.

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Texola elada are considered tree pests because they have a tendency to infest and damage trees, feeding on their foliage, bark, or wood, which can weaken or even kill the trees over time.

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Texola elada can be considered garden pests because they have the potential to infest and damage plants in gardens, feeding on their leaves, stems, or fruits, which can hinder plant growth and reduce crop yields.

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Texola elada can be considered crop pests because they have the ability to infest and damage crops, feeding on their leaves, stems, or fruits, which can result in reduced crop yields and economic losses for farmers.

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Texola elada are considered pests because they have the potential to infest and damage trees, gardens, and crops, feeding on their foliage, bark, or fruits, which can lead to weakened plants, reduced crop yields, and economic losses for farmers.

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Elada Checkerspot

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