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Banded Patch (Chlosyne endeis [Godman & Salvin])

Wing span: 1 1/8 - 1 1/2 inches (3 - 3.9 cm).

Identification: Underside of forewing is orange; outer half is black with cream white spots. Underside of hindwing has red-orange bands separated by a black-bordered, cream white marginal band.

Life history: Eggs are laid in clusters under the leaves of host plants.

Flight: Many broods from March-December in Mexico.

Caterpillar hosts: Not reported.

Adult food: Flower nectar.

Habitat: Subtropical thorn forest and chaparral.

Range: Southern Mexico north to South Texas (rarely). A rare stray to central Texas.