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Satyr Metalmark

Leucochimona lepida lepida

Photo by pamsai
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Field Notes

Description:

This butterfly always landed under a leaf and tucked itself in so it couldn't be seen from above. made photographing it very difficult!

Leucochimona lepida is a butterfly species from the family of the splendor butterflies (Riodinidae), subfamily Riodininae .

Habitat:

Monteverde Cloud Forest

Reference Links:

Leucochimona l. lepida (live adults)

Species ID Suggestions

Satyr Metalmark

Leucochimona lepida lepida

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Comments (2)
bayucca
Riodinidae (!), Leucochimona lepida lepida. Nice one!

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Butterflies & Moths of the World
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Paso Pacifico Survey
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Insects of Costa Rica
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Life in Costa Rica
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PublishedSeptember 11, 2013

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