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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 Epimecis matronaria

Records from Isla Colon:

 

Record Locator # 8436

Panama; B. del Toro; Isla Colon

lat 9.4143, long -82.3311; el 0m

9-12 Aug, 2010; 160w merc vapor lamp

raffia swamp/second. forest; 8PM-5AM

Frederick C. Mosher

 

 

Field notes from Isla Colon:

 

This large, impressive moth is present at lights in every habitat and thoughout the year. It's variable on Isla Colon, with some individuals being very pale and others nearly black.

 

 

Identification source link:

 

http://www.boldsystems.org

To help with identification, email me at identification@panamainsects.org. Please include specimen locator number.

Moths; Geometridae; Ennominae

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