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I'm struggling to identify these two butterflies, seen recently in Costa Rica. Any help appreciated.

Hi, not sure on the first one, tbh I'm not even sure of family, but for the second one try Pale Banded Crescent Anthanassa frisia. I saw quite a few of them when I was out there some years ago.

It'd be nice to know if the second one is related to the Map Butterfly, as it looks quite similar.

I think it may be Anthanassa tulcis . Pacific slopes under 1000 mtrs. Widespread and commonest in June/July according to DeVries. Sorry, no idea about the first one. .

Tony M.

I think the first one is a female Altinote (Actinote) ozomene ssp. If not, it is something very closely related. A. leucomelas is now (I believe) considered a subspecies of ozomene.

Guy

Thanks for your help.

My Butterflies of Costa Rica has the first one illustrated as A. leucomelas female, the male is plain black. I presume its looking like a Heliconius erato, as H. melpomene is rare in Costa Rica.