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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
Papilio larva, June 2014
This larva, most likely Parides sesostris tarquinius, was found June 22, 2014 on a Piper catkin, preparing to pupate. The larva subsequently died, and a single parasitic fly maggot emerged and formed a small brown puparium.
Panama Insects Tropical Insects
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