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Helvina Lady Slipper

Pierella helvina

Photo by pamsai
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Field Notes

Description:

I saw these butterflies along narrow forest paths, flying low to the ground, deep in the forest where it was quite dark. I disturbed them mostly in the morning or at dusk, as they don't like sun, and mostly hide deep in the undergrowth during the day.

Habitat:

tropical rainforest of the Osa Peninsular

Species ID Suggestions

Comments (2)
pamsai
Would appreciate help with an ID for this butterfly. I know it's from the Nymphalidae, Satyranae family.

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PublishedFebruary 27, 2016

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