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These are butterflies in the family Hesperiidae that I have recorded on Isla Colon. Each specimen includes collecting data and observations I have made over years of visits to the island.
Species page for Caligo illioneus oberon
Records from Isla Colon:
Record Locator #9584
Panama; B. del Toro; Isla Colon
lat 9.4070, long -82.3079; el 15m
6-13 July, 2013; banana bait trap
trail in primary rainforest; day
Frederick C. Mosher
Field notes from Isla Colon:
This species is very common on Isla Colon. It's generally the first butterfly to show up at fermented banana bait. Both male and female are commonly found on the island throughout the year.
Identification source link:
To help with identification, email me at identification@panamainsects.org. Please include specimen locator number.
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