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Letis sp.

Photo by LarryGraziano
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Field Notes

Description:

This is a rather large butterfly measuring about 3" wide. It was at rest under a wooden deck at my home. It may be nocturnal.

Habitat:

Tropical dry forest NW Costa Rica 9 weeks into the 6 month dry season.

Species ID Suggestions

Letis sp.

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Comments (9)
LarryGraziano
I'll agree with Letis sp....overwhelming genus!!! I hope one day someone can I.D. to species
bayucca
Noctuidae. Letis sp., same problem like your other one. Too many around. I hate these Letis. Everytime I google Letis, I have to scroll down 3 pages of salad pictures ;-)... Claro: ¡Pura Birra!
LarryGraziano
Thanks Nopayahnah! I am glad you enjoyed the spotting!
LarryGraziano
I am glad you enjoyed it Sarah. Actually, it was more drab but the light from the flash brought out the colors. Argy, I am on it! Thanks!
SarahWhitt
THAT is amazing!!! Reminds me of a 1970's disco pattern!! Love it!!

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WILD Cities: Urban Biodiversity
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Butterflies & Moths of the World
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Paso Pacifico Survey
Photographed
PublishedJanuary 24, 2012

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