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Giant-eyed Metalmark

Mesosemia grandis

Photo by pamsai
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Field Notes

Description:

I was standing on a hanging bridge over the rainforest canopy when I saw this little butterfly way down below on some leaves on the top of the lower trees. I waited for a very long time for it to open it's wings. It was resting in a V shape, wings half open. (last photo)

Habitat:

Seen in the cloud forest canopy in Monteverde, Costa Rica.

Reference Links:

Mesosemia grandis - Overview, Mesosemia grandis (live adults)

Species ID Suggestions

Giant-eyed Metalmark

Mesosemia grandis

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Comments (3)
pamsai
thanks bayucca. I saw many different Metalmarks in Central America, the first ones I have seen. Don't see them in South India, it seems, or at least not around where I live.
pamsai
hehehe Lauren, it paid off in more ways than one. It was so beautiful being up in the canopy gazing down on the trees...
LaurenZarate
Wow Pam! Patience pays off! How neat to be on a canopy bridge!

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Butterflies & Moths of the World
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Paso Pacifico Survey
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The Color Blue
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Insects of Costa Rica
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Life in Costa Rica
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PublishedAugust 25, 2013

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