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Pale Palm Dart

Telicota colon vaja

Photo by John B.
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Field Notes

Description:

Hesperiidae; Hesperiinae; Telicota colon vaja Corbet 1942. On comparison with the specimen shown in Philippine Lepidoptera's website, this is a male and it is also called Pale Darter or Pale-orange Darter. Wikipedia also confirms the presence of this butterfly in Philippines.

Habitat:

Spotted in our front garden at around 8:40 am.

Reference Links:

Telicota colon - Wikipedia, Butterflies in the Philippines

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PublishedJuly 29, 2022

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