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Wingspan: 47-50mm Forewing length: 25-26mm |
Hypoleria cassotis (Bates) |
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Local distribution: Most common on Atlantic side (0-1200 m); rarely recorded as a stray on upper Pacific slope. Similar species: Pseudoscada utilla, Pteronymia parva, Ithomia patilla, Heterosais edessa Species range: Mexico to Panama Abundance: Uncommon
Larval host plants: Cestrum megalophyllum Early stages: Solitary Comments: |
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Monteverde butterflies |