Hamadryas februa, the gray (or grey) cracker, is a species of cracker butterfly in the family Nymphalidae. It is found from Argentina north through tropical America to Mexico. Rare strays can be found up to the lower Rio Grande Valley in southern Texas. The habitat consists of subtropical forests, forest edges and cultivated areas with trees.
 The wingspan is 70–86 mm. The upperside is mottled brown and white although there is some red in the forewing cell bar. The hindwing eyespots have orange scales preceding black crescents. The underside of the hindwings is white and the submarginal eyespots are composed of a brown ring around a black crescent in a white center. Adults are on wing year round in the tropics and from August to October in southern Texas. They feed on sap and rotting fruit.
 The larvae feed on Dalechampia and Tragia species. They are solitary and build resting platforms out of dung pellets.

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Hamadryas februa are considered tree pests because their larvae feed on the leaves of various tree species, causing damage to the foliage and potentially impacting the overall health and growth of the trees.

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Hamadryas februa can be considered garden pests because their larvae feed on the leaves of various plants commonly found in gardens, which can lead to defoliation and damage to the aesthetic appeal and health of the garden plants.

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Hamadryas februa can be considered crop pests because their larvae have been known to feed on the leaves of certain crop plants, leading to reduced yields and potential economic losses for farmers.

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Hamadryas februa are considered pests because their larvae feed on the leaves of trees, garden plants, and certain crops, causing damage to the foliage and potentially impacting the health and productivity of these plants.

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