The Insects of Piñalito

This table lists the insect species notified to us as having been observed in the park up to the present date. The names listed are those under which they were notified to us; where possible both Spanish and English vernacular names are given.

Insect Family Quick Finder
Papilionidae (Swallowtail butterflies)
Nymphalidae (Brush-footed butterflies)
Satyridae (Brown butterflies)
Order: Lepidoptera
Family: Papilionidae   Swallowtails
Papilio anchisiades   Ruby-spotted Swallowtail
Papilio androbeus (?androgeos)    
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Family: Nymphalidae    
Sub-family: Apaturinae    
Doxocopa cherubina    
Doxocopa agathina    
Sub-family: Limenitinae    
Adelpha sp.    
Smyrna blomfildia    
Hamadryas sp. aff. februa   Gray Cracker
Hamadryas fornax    
Diathrea sp.    
Sub-family: Melitaeinae    
Eresia lansdorfi    
Sub-family: Heliconiinae    
Heliconius aliphera    
Heliconius phyllis    
Dryas julia   Julia
Dione juno    
Sub-family: Brassolinae    
Penetes pamphanis    
Sub-family: Amathusiinae    
Morpho aega   Morpho
Morpho sp. aff. achilles    
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Family: Satyridae    
Sub-family: Pararginae   Browns
Didonis biblis    
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Links to Related Pages
The Park page
The Mammals list
The Birds list
The Amphibians list
The Reptiles list
The Plants list

Latest revision 8th March, 2002