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 Gonodonta pyrgo
Records from Isla Colon:
Record Locator # 9505
Panama; B. del Toro; Isla Colon
lat 9.4070, long -82.3079; el 30m
6-13 July, 2013; 160w merc vapor lamp
pasture/primary rainforest; 8PM-5AM
Frederick C. Mosher
Field notes from Isla Colon:
This medium-sized moth turns up occasionally at lights during the summer months. It's one of several member of the Gonodonta genus, which is widespread throughout Central and South America.
Identification source link:
To help with identification, email me at identification@panamainsects.org. Please include specimen locator number.