Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1342334

Tiger-striped Longwing
Heliconius ismenius

Observation date: August 19, 2022
Submitted by: Paul Prappas
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Saw many of this species throughout my stay. The melicertes subsp, has the distinctive yellow band on the FW.
Status: Resident
Verified by: Paul Prappas
Verified date: September 13, 2022
Coordinator notes: ssp: bouletti. Very similar-looking to hecale melicerta
Checklist region(s): Panama

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