Chlosyne hippodrome

Simple Checkerspot or Simple Patch

Basic Information

General information

Family: “Nymphalidae”
Sub Family: “Nymphalinae”
Estimated Lifespan 6 Days

Garden Specific Information

Estimated Number In Flight: 0
Total Number of Pupae Received: 74
First Flown On: 10/18/04
Last Flown On: 07/09/09

Species Range:

  • “NorthAmerica” “SouthAmerica”

Host plants:

  • Melanthera aspera

Food Source

The adults of this species nectar from a variety of flowers.

Habitat

The Simple Patch can be found in a variety of open, disturbed habitats.

Life history

Eggs are laid in masses on the underside of leaves. The caterpillars feed gregariously in early instars, becoming solitary in later instars.

Flights

This butterfly can be found in flight year-round.

Fun Facts

Most of the species in this genera have orange legs.