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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.
Specimen records and photographs
for researchers and educators
Species page for Gilippus thersippus
Records from Isla Colon:
Record Locator #8791
Panama; B. del Toro; Isla Colon
lat 9.4070, long -82.3079; el 30m
26-31 June, 2011
coastal road/forest; 1-3PM
Frederick C. Mosher
Field notes from Isla Colon:
Gilippus thersippus is very common in pastures and along roads on Isla Colon. It flies in bright sun well into the afternoon.
Identification source link:
To help with identification, email me at identification@panamainsects.org. Please include specimen locator number.
Panama Insects Tropical Insects
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