Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1391430

Whirlabout
Polites vibex

Observation date: August 11, 2024
Submitted by: Charlie Doggett
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: In garden at corner of Avenida 8 & Calle 3, Atenas, Alajuela, Costa Rica
Status: Unknown
Verified by: Charlie Doggett
Verified date: August 16, 2024
Coordinator notes: It was called to my attention that this is missing some characteristics of the Zabulon and is really a male Polites vibex (Whirlabout), thus I'm changing the ID to that. Sorry for any confusion.
Checklist region(s): Costa Rica