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
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Species page for Lycorea cleobaea atergatis (subfamily Danaeinae)
Records from Isla Colon:
Record Locator #08537
Panama; B. del Toro; Isla Colon
lat 9.4225; long -82.3211; el 10m
9-12 Aug, 2010; sun; 90F
coastal road; nectaring; 9AM-2PM
Frederick C. Mosher
Field notes from Isla Colon:
I have found this striking butterfly occasionally on isla Colon, nectaring at red flowers along paths in deeply shaded forest. It superficially resembles certain Heliconiid species on the island, but is larger and more boldly marked than these butterflies.
Identification source link:
To help with identification, email me at identification@panamainsects.org. Please include specimen locator number.