About Hamadryas februa amphichloe Boisduval, 1870
Hamadryas februa, commonly known as the gray (or grey) cracker, is a cracker butterfly species belonging to the family Nymphalidae. This subspecies is Hamadryas februa amphichloe Boisduval, 1870. Hamadryas februa ranges from Argentina northward through tropical America to Mexico. Rare stray individuals can be found as far north as the lower Rio Grande Valley in southern Texas. Its habitat includes subtropical forests, forest edges, and cultivated areas that have trees. The wingspan of this butterfly measures 70–86 mm. In tropical regions, adults are active year round, while in southern Texas they are active from August to October. Adult Hamadryas februa feed on sap and rotting fruit. The larvae feed on plant species from the Dalechampia and Tragia genera.
