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Fine lined hairstreak

Arawacus cf. sito

Photo by Billo-kun
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18.8809, -97.1034

Field Notes

Description:

Mariposa de la familia Lycaenidae.

Habitat:

Bosque subtropical perturbado.

Notes:

Autor de la foto: Billo Zamudio Palestino.

Reference Links:

Arawacus sito (Boisduval, 1836)

Species ID Suggestions

Fine-lined Hairstreak

Arawacus cf. sito

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bayucca
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Comments (2)
Billo-kun
Since butterflies needs passport :) jaja joke...thank you so much for the ID :) @bayucca
bayucca
Lycaenidae, Arawacus sp. and most probably Arawacus sito, however, since this one is very similar to Arawacus leucocygna, I would not confirm Sito for 100%. Range for Leucocygna is Belize and south. http://butterfliesofamerica.com/arawacus_leucogyna.htm

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PublishedSeptember 12, 2013

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