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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 Dryas julia
Records from Isla Colon:
Record Locator #9871
Panama; B. del Toro; Isla Colon
Lat 9.4070, Long -82.3079 [ITEC] el 10m
23-27 March 2014; moon new/waxing
light gap in forest
Frederick C. Mosher
Field notes from Isla Colon:
This species is likely the most common Nymphalid on Isla Colon, and perhaps throughout the Neotropics. It is present at lantana and other flowers throughout the year.
Identification source link:
To help with identification, email me at identification@panamainsects.org. Please include specimen locator number.