• Animals (Kingdom Animalia)

• Arthropods (Phylum Arthropoda)

• Hexapods (Subphylum Hexapoda)

• Insects (Class Insecta)

• Winged and Once-winged Insects (Subclass Pterygota)

• Butterflies and Moths (Order Lepidoptera)

• Butterflies (Superfamily Papilionoidea)

• Brush-footed Butterflies (Family Nymphalidae)

• Checkerspots, Anglewings, Peacocks, and Allies (Subfamily Nymphalinae)

• Checkerspots (Tribe Melitaeini)

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Tribe Melitaeini is a diverse group of brush-footed butterflies (family Nymphalidae) that is well represented in Mexico, where its members occur in habitats ranging from deserts and grasslands to mountain meadows, pine-oak forests, and tropical highlands. Commonly known as checkerspots, crescents, and patch butterflies, these butterflies are typically small to medium-sized and are recognized by their intricate checkerboard patterns of orange, black, brown, cream, and white. Adults are active flower visitors and are often seen basking in sunny open areas.