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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 Melese nr peruviana
Records from Isla Colon:
Record Locater #8913
Panama; B. del Toro; Isla Colon
lat 9.4096, long -82.3091; el 15m
26-31 June, 2011; 160w merc vapor lamp
pasture/primary rainforest; 8PM-5AM
Frederick C. Mosher
Field notes from Isla Colon:
This species is occasional on Isla Colon. Given the variability of Melese individuals, it could be any number of species.
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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