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White-centered Ruby-eye

Cobalus fidicula

Photo by pamsai
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Field Notes

Description:

A small skipper, taken in a dark forest with flash.

Habitat:

tropical rainforest

Reference Links:

Cobalus fidicula (Hewitson, 1877)

Species ID Suggestions

Common Awl

Hasora badra

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PrashastiPrashantavanam
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White-centered Ruby-eye

Cobalus fidicula

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bayucca
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Comments (4)
bayucca
Hesperiidae, Hesperiinae, Calpodini, Cobalus fidicula. http://butterfliesofamerica.com/cobalus_fidicula.htm
pamsai
thanks Prashant, I checked out the links. I think the white spot on mine is larger and further towards the wing tip, otherwise very similar. Also, the Awl seems to rest with it's wings more upright. This one's upper wings were really folded back. Remember it's in Costa Rica, not India, so of course it may be related. What do you think?
PrashastiPrashantavanam
Looks like skipper of the Genus Hasoora(http://www.ifoundbutterflies.org/#!/tx/277-Hasora) and closely resembles Hasora badra or Common Owl. Have a look at these http://www.learnaboutbutterflies.com/India%20-%20Hasora%20badra.htm http://www.ifoundbutterflies.org/sp/591/Hasora-badra

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Life in Costa Rica
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PublishedMay 20, 2015

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