Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1340503

Erato Heliconian
Heliconius erato

Observation date: August 10, 2021
Submitted by: amparrish15
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: None.
Status: Unknown
Verified by: Charlie Doggett
Verified date: August 22, 2022
Coordinator notes: Note that without the open wings view it is difficult to tell if this might be a Heliconius melpomene, Tragic Heliconian, because the white band appears to be wider than many of the erato, but I'm leaving it as identified by the sighter.
Checklist region(s): Costa Rica