Mestra is a genus of nymphalid butterfly. It contains the single species Mestra dorcas, the Jamaican mestra, which is found from southern North America to South America and possibly Mestra cana, the St Lucia mestra, found in the Lesser Antilles (though this may be a misidentification).
 The wingspan is 35–50 mm. The upperside is gray white to light brown. There is a median row of white spots and an orange marginal band on the hindwings. The underside is pale orange with white markings. Adults are on wing year round in southern Texas, but it is most numerous from June to November. They have been recorded feeding on the nectar of Lantana flowers.
 The larvae feed on Tragia neptifolia (which may be a misspelling of Tragia nepetifolia).

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Mestra amymone is considered a tree pest because it has been observed to feed on the foliage, stems, or other parts of trees, causing damage to their health and growth.

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Mestra amymone can be considered garden pests because they have been observed to feed on plants commonly found in gardens, causing damage to their foliage and overall health. Their presence in gardens can lead to reduced plant productivity and aesthetic appeal.

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Mestra amymone can be considered crop pests because they have been observed to feed on crops, causing damage to their foliage and potentially reducing crop yield and quality.

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Mestra amymone is considered a pest because it has been observed to feed on trees, gardens, and crops, causing damage to their health, growth, and productivity.

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