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Zaretis ellops
Fairly large at about 2.5" x 1.75". This is very similar to a species found in Asia - Kallima inachus. Notice the two transparent holes on the wings.
Tropical dry forest in NW Costa Rica 7 weeks into the 6 month dry season
thanks bayucca, susan and nuwan!!!!!! I am glad you enjoyed the spotting.
Definitely Zaretis sp., species is tricky since they are quite variable. It is not Itys, Callidryas has usually more a greenish appearence, and for Isidora it should have more frosty/whitish area on the hindwing. And then Ellops is left. So I think it might be Zaretis ellops. But I am not 100% sure.
http://butterfliesofamerica.com/imagehtm...
http://butterfliesofamerica.com/t/Zareti...
Thanks Asergio!!! Sarah thanks and I am not sure of the species yet. Hopefully there will be some info when I find out.
Thanks Atul!
Ismael si no habia estado parado encima de una hoja verde de palmera no iba verlo nunca. tienes razon!