Elada Checkerspot
Texola elada (Hewitson, 1868)
Family: Nymphalidae
Subfamily: Nymphalinae
Identification: Dark brown with rows of small brownish orange spots. Underside of hindwing has a median band of two or three rows of white spots, and a red-orange marginal band.
Wing Span: 7/8 - 1 1/4 inches (2.2 - 3.2 cm).
Life History: Males patrol slowly during the day for females. Eggs are laid in groups on the host plant; caterpillars feed gregariously when young.
Flight: Several broods from April-October.
Caterpillar Hosts: Hairy tubetongue (Siphonoglossa pilosella) in Texas, yellow composites in Mexico.
Adult Food: Flower nectar.
Habitat: Subtropical thorn forest and scrub.
Range: Southern Mexico north to central Texas and central Arizona.
Conservation: Not usually of concern.
NCGR: G4 - Apparently secure globally, though it might be quite rare in parts of its range, especially at the periphery.
Management Needs: None reported.
Comments: NULL
Get your BAMONA Gear!
Please donate!
We depend on donations to keep Butterflies and Moths of North America freely available. We want to express our gratitude to all who showed their support by making a contribution this year. You can donate to support this project at any time.
Advertise with us!
Do you have a product or service that you think would interest BAMONA users? If you would like to advertise on this website, contact us by email, or use the contact form and select the "Advertising" category.
Verified Sightings
Displaying 49 - 72 of 168 verified sightings
Observation date: Aug 24, 2017
Submitted by: Robert Gorman
Region: Santa Cruz County, Arizona, United States
Verified by: John Saba
Verified date: Sep 08, 2017
Observation date: Aug 28, 2017
Submitted by: greenecycle
Region: Pima County, Arizona, United States
Verified by: John Saba
Verified date: Aug 29, 2017
Observation date: Aug 28, 2017
Submitted by: dolores.gladtid...
Region: Pima County, Arizona, United States
Verified by: John Saba
Verified date: Aug 29, 2017
Observation date: Mar 26, 2017
Submitted by: msteinhelper
Region: Bexar County, Texas, United States
Verified by: stomlins701
Verified date: Apr 30, 2017
Observation date: May 26, 2015
Submitted by: JoseBonner
Region: Texas, Kimble County, United States
Verified by: stomlins701
Verified date: Feb 20, 2017
Observation date: Nov 02, 2016
Submitted by: Jeff Trahan
Region: Texas, Starr County, United States
Verified by: Jeff Trahan
Verified date: Nov 19, 2016
Observation date: Jul 17, 2016
Submitted by: Bonnie Morrison
Region: Howard County, Texas, United States
Verified by: stomlins701
Verified date: Jul 19, 2016
Observation date: Nov 03, 2015
Submitted by: ncrosbyrd
Region: Cameron County, Texas, United States
Verified by: stomlins701
Verified date: Jul 03, 2016
Observation date: May 08, 2011
Submitted by: carlakish
Region: Gila County, Arizona, United States
Verified by: John Saba
Verified date: Sep 14, 2015
Observation date: Sep 09, 2015
Submitted by: Clara4
Region: Graham County, Arizona, United States
Verified by: John Saba
Verified date: Sep 14, 2015
Observation date: Nov 18, 2013
Submitted by: ncrosbyrd
Region: Hidalgo County, Texas, United States
Verified by: stomlins701
Verified date: May 30, 2015
Observation date: Apr 06, 2014
Submitted by: KristyBaker
Region: Cameron County, Texas, United States
Verified by: stomlins701
Verified date: Dec 27, 2014
Observation date: Aug 18, 2010
Submitted by: Finatic02
Region: Santa Cruz County, Arizona, United States
Verified by: John Saba
Verified date: Dec 18, 2014
Observation date: Jun 08, 2014
Submitted by: JimConrad
Region: Texas, Uvalde County, United States
Verified by: stomlins701
Verified date: Jun 10, 2014
Observation date: Nov 28, 2013
Submitted by: Curculio
Region: Texas, Willacy County, United States
Verified by: stomlins701
Verified date: Nov 30, 2013
Observation date: Aug 30, 2013
Submitted by: klgraves
Region: Santa Cruz County, Arizona, United States
Verified by: John Saba
Verified date: Aug 31, 2013
Observation date: Jun 03, 2013
Submitted by: dspicer
Region: Texas, Starr County, United States
Verified by: stomlins701
Verified date: Jun 18, 2013
Observation date: Jun 02, 2013
Submitted by: JimConrad
Region: Texas, Uvalde County, United States
Verified by: stomlins701
Verified date: Jun 05, 2013
Observation date: Apr 21, 2013
Submitted by: JimConrad
Region: Texas, Uvalde County, United States
Verified by: stomlins701
Verified date: Apr 22, 2013
Observation date: Apr 14, 2013
Submitted by: JimConrad
Region: Texas, Uvalde County, United States
Verified by: stomlins701
Verified date: Apr 17, 2013
Observation date: Apr 21, 2012
Submitted by: jgiroux
Region: Hidalgo County, Texas, United States
Verified by: kmortensen
Verified date: Dec 27, 2012
Observation date: Aug 01, 1988
Submitted by: legacy.reporter (Clifford D. Ferris)
Region: Santa Cruz County, Arizona, United States
Verified by: Ken Davenport (Ken Davenport)
Verified date: Dec 01, 2012
Observation date: Apr 19, 2000
Submitted by: legacy.reporter (Ray Stanford)
Region: Coconino County, Arizona, United States
Verified by: Ken Davenport (Ken Davenport)
Verified date: Dec 01, 2012
Observation date: Aug 01, 1988
Submitted by: legacy.reporter (Clifford D. Ferris)
Region: Santa Cruz County, Arizona, United States
Verified by: Ken Davenport (Ken Davenport)
Verified date: Dec 01, 2012
- ‹ previous
- 3 of 7
- next ›