Rosita Patch

Chlosyne rosita is a resident of southern Texas, and a stray from Mexico into Arizona (Scott 1986). Habitats are subtropical woodland. Host plants are herbaceous with known hosts restricted to one genus, Dicliptera (Acanthaceae). Eggs are laid on the host plant in clusters. There are multiple flights most of the year in southern Texas (Scott 1986).

Underside of wings

The rosita patch (Chlosyne rosita) is a butterfly from the family Nymphalidae, similar in appearance to the more common crimson patch. It is a striking butterfly with orange-red patches on the wings. It can be found throughout Central America and Mexico, and is occasional in the southwestern United States.