Lampeto Metalmark or Green Mantle Caria mantinea (C. Felder & R. Felder, 1861)

Family: Riodinidae

Subfamily: Riodininae

Tribe: Riodinini

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Range: Caria mantinea lampeto is found from southern Mexico to Brazil.

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Taxonomy Notes: Caria mantinea lampeto Godman & Salvin, 1886 is the only subspecies in our region.

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Observation date: May 21, 2025

Submitted by: Paul Prappas

Region: Darién Province, Panama

Verified by: Paul Prappas

Verified date: Nov 02, 2025

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Observation date: May 21, 2025

Submitted by: Paul Prappas

Region: Panama

Verified by: Paul Prappas

Verified date: Nov 01, 2025

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