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Bredow's Sister
Adelpha bredowii Geyer, 1837
Attributes of Adelpha bredowiiFamily: Brush-footed Butterflies (Nymphalidae) Subfamily: Admirals and Relatives (Limenitidinae) Identification: Upperside is brownish black with an orange patch at the forewing apex. White median band across both wings is broken on the forewing. Life history: Males perch and patrol all day for receptive females. Eggs are laid singly on leaf edges; caterpillars feed on mature leaves. Young caterpillars make a long perch by extending a leaf vein with dung and silk. Partially-grown caterpillars hibernate. Flight: Two flights from May-September. Wing span: 2 1/4 - 4 inches (5.7 - 10.1 cm). Caterpillar hosts: Leaves of oaks (Quercus) particularly evergreens. Adult food: Rotting fruit, aphid honeydew, sometimes flower nectar such as California buckeye. Habitat: Oak-covered hills, groves, and stream valleys. Range: Mexico. Conservation: Not usually required. NatureServe Global Status: G4 - Apparently secure globally, though it might be quite rare in parts of its range, especially at the periphery. Management needs: None reported. | Documented Records for Adelpha bredowii |
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