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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 Parides sesostris zestos male
Records from Isla Colon:
Record Locator #9868
Panama; B. del Toro; Isla Colon
Lat 9.4070, Long -82.3079 [ITEC] el 10m
23-27 March 2014; moon new/waxing
forest edge, day
Frederick C. Mosher
Field notes from Isla Colon:
This striking butterfly is common in the winter months. The males visit lantana flowers along the forest edge and I have seen them engage in chasing behavior.
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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