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Gray-based Crescent

Castilia cf. griseobasalis

Photo by pamsai
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Field Notes

Description:

This little butterfly landed on my friends hand, busy drinking his sweat.

Habitat:

tropical rainforest. Photo 4 shows the terrain.

Reference Links:

Castilia myia / Castilia griseobasalis (live adults)

Species ID Suggestions

Gray-based Crescent

Castilia cf. griseobasalis

Reference Link
bayucca
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Comments (2)
pamsai
thank you magazhu and bayucca for this ID.
bayucca
Nymphalidae, Nymphalinae, Melitaeini, Castilia sp. and in my eyes more Castilia griseobasalis rather than Castilia myia. Both are listed together in BOA.

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PublishedMay 20, 2015

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