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Tiny Checkerspot
Dymasia dymas (W.H. Edwards, 1877)
Attributes of Dymasia dymasFamily: Brush-footed Butterflies (Nymphalidae) Subfamily: True Brushfoots (Nymphalinae) Identification: Upperside is light brownish orange with narrow dark markings; wings may have dark borders. Female often larger and lighter colored. Underside has a black terminal line and white marginal spots that are flat on the outer edge. Life history: Males patrol for females in flats and gulches. Eggs are laid in small groups on the host plant; caterpillars eat leaves. Flight: Three or four flights from February-November in South Texas, March-October in New Mexico and California. Wing span: 7/8 - 1 3/8 inches (2.3 - 3.5 cm). Caterpillar hosts: Hairy tubetongue (Siphonoglossa pilosella) in the acanthus family. Adult food: Flower nectar. Habitat: Subtropical scrub and desert, especially near valleys and washes. Range: Central Mexico and Baja California north to southern California, central Arizona, central New Mexico, and South Texas. Conservation: Not usually required. NatureServe Global Status: G5 - Demonstrably secure globally, though it may be quite rare in parts of its range, especially at the periphery. Management needs: None reported. | Documented Records for Dymasia dymas
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