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Animalia
Arthropoda
Insecta
Lepidoptera
Nymphalidae
Adelpha
Adelpha fessonia

Band-celled Sister

Adelpha fessonia
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Summary

Adelpha fessonia, the band-celled sister or Mexican sister, is a species of butterfly of the family Nymphalidae. It is found in Panama north through Central America to Mexico. It is a periodic resident in the lower Rio Grande Valley, Texas. The wingspan is 56–70 mm. Larvae in Texas and northeastern Mexico feed on Celtis lindheimeri. Adults feed on nectar from flowers such as Cordia, Croton, and Baccharis. They also feed on decaying fruit.

Band-celled Sister

Adelpha fessonia
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Tags

harmful
bite
tree pest
garden pest
crop pest
pest

Scientific classification