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Melitaea collina

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''Texola elada'', the Elada checkerspot, is a species of butterfly in the brush-footed butterfly family, Nymphalidae. It is found from southern Mexico north to central Texas and central Arizona in the United States.

The wingspan is 22–32 mm . Adults are on wing from April to October. There are several generations per year.

The larvae feed on ''Siphonoglossa pilosella'' in Texas. They have been recorded feeding on various yellow Asteraceae species in Mexico. Adults feed.. more

Similar species: Moths And Butterflies
Species identified by Yael Orgad
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By Yael Orgad

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Uploaded May 30, 2025. Captured Apr 27, 2025 11:57.
  • E-M1MarkII
  • f/10.0
  • 1/500s
  • ISO200
  • 45mm