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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 Heliconius cydno
Records from Isla Colon:
Record Locator #08009
Panama; B. del Toro; Isla Colon
lat 9.4225; long -82.3211; el 10m
December 2009; sun/clouds; 85F
coastal road; nectaring; 9AM-1PM
Frederick C. Mosher
Field notes from Isla Colon:
This species is generally common on Isla Colon, flying fast along forest edges, usually above 5 meters. It occasionally descend to nectar at lantana and other flowers.
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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