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 Charis hermadora/iris
Records from Isla Colon:
Record Locator #9464
Panama; B. del Toro; Isla Colon
lat 9.4070, long -82.3079; el 15m
6-13 July, 2013; sun/clouds; 85F
trail in primary rainforest; 2PM
Frederick C. Mosher
Field notes from Isla Colon:
This species, which I think is most likely iris, is abundant in nearly all habitats on Isla Colon. These are fragile butterflies, and intact specimens are very difficult to prepare.
Identification source link:
To help with identification, email me at identification@panamainsects.org. Please include specimen locator number.