Archaeoprepona demophon centralis

Thanks goes to our great friend and national Lepidoptera expert, Isidro Chacon, for helping me to identify this butterfly, photographed feeding on papaya in the garden at LCO. It is Archaeoprepona demophon centralis (Nymphalidae: Charaxinae). The distribution of this species ranges between Mexico and the Amazon Basin, 0 - 1,600 meters above sea level, and in association with all forest types and old second-growth habitats.

Hamadryas laodamia saurites Part II

This image shows the female of Hamadryas laodamia saurites. It can be easily distinguished from the male of this species by the broad white bands on the fore wings.

Hamadryas laodamia saurites Part I

One of my favorite butterflies visiting Los Charcos, Hamadryas laodamia saurites. Reminiscent of Van Gogh's starry nights. This is the male of the species. This species ranges from Mexico to the Amazon Basin, from 0 - 1,000 meters above sea level, and is associated with all forest types, but most commonly those of the Atlantic lowlands.

Butterfly - Eunica pomona pomona

A new record for Los Charcos, Eunica pomona pomona (NYMPHALINAE). Of all the plants we have on offer, this gorgeous black and electric blue winged butterfly came visiting a cardboard box!

Butterfly - Eurybia lycisca

Using Reinaldo's (!) copy of the book Butterflies and Moths of Costa Rica, (I. Chacon & J. Montero, Inbio, 2007) I was easily able to identify this butterfly (LYCAENIDAE - Eurybia lycisca) that I photographed here in the garden yesterday, on Calathea lutea.