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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 Madoryx plutonius
Records from Isla Colon:
Record Locator: 9273
Panama; B. del Toro; Isla Colon
lat 9.4070, long -82.3079
15-20 July 2012; 160w merc vapor lamp
pasture near primary forest; 8PM-5AM
Frederick C. Mosh
Field notes from Isla Colon:
I have found M. plutonius in nearly every location and at all times of the year on Isla Colon.
To help with identification, email me at identification@panamainsects.org. Please include specimen locator number.
Panama Insects Tropical Insects
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