Chlosyne gaudealis

Gaudy Checkerspot or Gaudy Patch

Basic Information

General information

Family: Nymphalidae
Sub Family: Nymphalinae
Estimated Lifespan 14 Days

Garden Specific Information

Estimated Number In Flight: 0
Total Number of Pupae Received: 28
First Flown On: 02/10/03
Last Flown On: 08/21/03

Species Range:

  • NorthAmerica
  • SouthAmerica
  • Europe
  • Africa
  • Australia
  • Asia

Host plants:

  • Justicia

Food Source

The adults nectar from a variety of flowers and males can be seen puddling.

Habitat

This species occurs in rainforest habitat.

Life history

Eggs are laid in large clusters.

Flights

This butterfly can be found in flight year-round.

Fun Facts

Most of the species in this genera have orange legs.