Adelpha


Adelpha is a genus of brush-footed butterflies found from the southern United States and Mexico to South America. They are commonly known as sisters, due to the white markings on their wings, which resemble a nun's habit. This genus is sometimes included with the admiral butterflies.

Species

Listed alphabetically within species group:
The alala species group:

The capucinus species group:
The cocala species group:

The iphiclus species group:

The phylaca species group:
The serpa species group:

Ungrouped:

File:Adelpha cytherea MHNT.jpg|Adelpha cytherea - MHNT
File:Adelpha epione agilla MHNT.jpg|Adelpha epione - MHNT
File:Butterfly sucking a banana top.JPG|Adelpha fessonia
file:Adelpha melona1.jpg|Adelpha melona
File:Papallona Guatemala.JPG|Adelpha syma
File:Adelpha viola pseudococala MHNT.jpg|Adelpha viola - MHNT