I will be creating niche models for all species in the genus Adelpha for use in estimating species distributions and niches. These models will also be used to analyze the relationship between tropicality and climatic niches by overlaying climate data and looking for correlations between models. Some example uses include studying why there are more species in tropical areas of the Americas compared to other regions with different climates, as well as examining the impact of climate change on Adelpha species. These models could also potentially provide broader insights into butterfly evolution and ecology.