White-patched Emesis Emesis lucinda (Cramer, 1775)

Family: Riodinidae

Subfamily: Riodininae

Tribe: Helicopini

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Range: Emesis lucinda lucinda (Cramer, 1775) is found from Costa Rica to Northern Brazil and Guianas; Emesis lucinda parvissima Kaye, 1921 is in Trinidad (source: Butterflies of America).

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Taxonomy Notes: Only two subspecies.

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Observation date: Dec 10, 2023

Submitted by: Paul Prappas

Region: Coclé Province, Panama

Verified by: Paul Prappas

Verified date: Dec 21, 2023

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Observation date: Sep 24, 2022

Submitted by: Charlie Doggett

Region: Costa Rica

Verified by: Charlie Doggett

Verified date: Oct 26, 2022

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