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Adelpha iphiclus

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Field Notes

Description:

At Mawamba Lodge, Tortuguero N.P.

Habitat:

In the lodge garden surrounded by rain forest.

Species ID Suggestions

Spot-celled Sister

Adelpha basiloides

Reference Link
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Comments (1)
bayucca
The only candidate left from the whole bulk of Adelpha in Costa Rica. http://butterfliesofamerica.com/imagehtmls/Nymphalidae/06-SRNP-60185-DHJ366550_i.htm http://butterfliesofamerica.com/t/Adelpha_basiloides_a.htm Adelpha iphicles would have a little orange "hook" at the apex of the forewing, which yours has not: http://butterfliesofamerica.com/imagehtmls/Nymphalidae/Adelpha_i_iphiclus_M_COLOMBIA_Medellin-MGCL-452_i.htm http://butterfliesofamerica.com/imagehtmls/Nymphalidae/Adelpha_i._iphiclus_Pipeline_Road_Soberania_National_Park_PANAMA_10-III-2008_DW_1_i.htm

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PublishedOctober 28, 2012

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