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Blue Metalmark
Lasaia sula
16.7287, -92.9333
Field Notes
Description:
Green-eyed grey and brown Metalmark, Family Riodinidae. The males are more metallic blue on the upper wings (see Marta's spotting from the Yucatan, Mexico: http://www.projectnoah.org/spottings/7344013/fullscreen) whereas the females are more grey-brown as is this one. The green eyes are wonderful to see! Marta also includes a picture of the underside of the wings.
Habitat:
Along the highway between San Cristobal de Las Casas and Tuxtla Gutierrez, km 11.5, 865 meters.
Species ID Suggestions
2
Spotted for Missions
Photographed
PublishedAugust 24, 2013
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