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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 Opisthoxia formosante
Records from Isla Colon:
Record Locator # 07896
Panama; B. del Toro; Isla Colon
lat 9.4225; long -82.3211; el 10m
20-30 Dec 2009; 160w merc vapor lamp
rainforest 300m from beach; 8PM-5AM
Frederick C. Mosher
Field notes from Isla Colon:
This moth is generally common at lights on Isla Colon. I recently found its congener, O. bella, at lights in rainforest habitat.
Identification source link:
To help with identification, email me at identification@panamainsects.org. Please include specimen locator number.
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