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Leucochimona Metalmark

Leucochimona sp.

Photo by SarotaBoy
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Field Notes

Notes:

Leucochimona lagora or Leucochimona lepida lepida? Does anyone know how to tell them apart?

Species ID Suggestions

Comments (2)
SarotaBoy
I didn't know the third one. At least, Mr. DeVries didn't describe Leucochimona molina in his book. Thank you very much.
bayucca
Sorry, there is even a 3rd one: Leucochimona molina: http://butterfliesofamerica.com/imagehtmls/Riodinidae/Leucochimona_molina_SYNTYPE-HOLOTYPE_of_Mesosemia_lagora-ECUADOR_BMNH-E-810390-BMNH-3_i.htm Personally I cannot separate them for sure, I would go with Leucochimona sp. as scientific ID.

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PublishedSeptember 30, 2014

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