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Moon Satyr Butterfly

Pierella luna luna

Photo by LarryGraziano
Published on Project Noah
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Field Notes

Description:

This leaf mimic butterfly was encountered near a natural water spring. It was medium sized and approx. 2.5" round or more

Habitat:

Tropical dry forest in NW Costa Rica half way through the 6 month dry season.

Reference Links:

Pierella l. luna (live adults)

Species ID Suggestions

Moon Satyr

Pierella luna luna

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Comments (3)
LarryGraziano
I just got some new shots of these in the southern jungle here in Costa Rica. Thanks Mayra
bayucca
Nymphalidae, Satyrinae, Pierella luna luna.

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Butterflies & Moths of the World
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Paso Pacifico Survey
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Mimetic Animals of the World
Photographed
PublishedFebruary 8, 2012

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