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Photo by SarotaBoy
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Field Notes

Notes:

It is not a good photo since the butterfly was constantly moving. First, I thought that I was photographing a female Perrhybris pamela alethina which was commonly seen in this area. Then, I noticed the differences in wing pattern. Also, only four legs are visible (may be hidden?). Is the butterfly Nymphalidae, not a Pieridae mimic?

Species ID Suggestions

Comments (4)
SarotaBoy
Thank you, bayucca. The closet match that I have just found is Perrhybris pamela fruhstorferi. http://butterfliesofamerica.com/L/imagehtmls/PapPie/Perrhybris_pamela_fruhstorferi_F_PANAMA_CANAL_ZONE_Farfan_10-VI-1970-MGCL-2_i.htm
SarotaBoy
I know. Front 2 legs of Nymphalidae are hard to see. I was hoping that you could identify this mystery butterfly.
bayucca
Pieridae have 6 legs, Nymphalidae have 6 legs as well, but only 4 are really visible as legs ;-)

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PublishedOctober 26, 2014

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