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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 Heliconius cydno
Records from Isla Colon:
Record Locator #TKTKTK
Field notes from Isla Colon:
This species is generally common on Isla Colon, flying fast along forest edges, usually above 10 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.