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  Sighting 1362648

Five-spotted Longwing
Heliconius hecalesia

Observation date: July 02, 2023
Submitted by: Charlie Doggett
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Esquinas Rainforest Lodge, Piedras Blancas National Park, Golfito, Puntarenas, Costa Rica
Status: Unknown
Verified by: Charlie Doggett
Verified date: July 08, 2023
Coordinator notes: At first I thought this was the Hecale Longwing, but I now see that it better matches the Five-spotted Longwing, Heliconius hecalesia and thus made the change thanks to an observant fellow-coordinator!
Checklist region(s): Costa Rica