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Gilbert's Flasher

Astraptes alector

Photo by LuisStevens
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Field Notes

Description:

Tailless; wings are black with no white spots. Upperside wing bases are iridescent blue. Hindwing fringe is brown. Underside of forewing has white patch at corner. Hindwing underside has some white at base.

Habitat:

Shady tropical woods.

Reference Links:

Butterflies and Moths of North America | collecting and sharing data about Lepi…

Species ID Suggestions

Gilbert's Flasher

Astraptes alector

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Comments (8)
LuisStevens
Thank you Leanne, Jessica36, bayucca and Olivia Chee.
bayucca
Yes, Alector, sometimes also called Astraptes gilberti. Good job, Tom!

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