Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1410874

Mimc Tigerwing
Melinaea lilis

Observation date: July 12, 2025
Submitted by: Charlie Doggett
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: In my garden, Atenas, Alajuela, Costa Rica
Status: Unknown
Verified by: Charlie Doggett
Verified date: August 08, 2025
Coordinator notes: Changed to Melinae lilis on 7 Nov. 2025 at recommendation of another coordinator, who said the Costa Rica Version is Melinae lilis ssp. imitata. Also note that one of the identifiers on iNaturalist also had me change it there from Ismenius, but to a different species: Melinaea scylax OR Scylax Tigerwing. Note that iNaturalist has another similar species with only 2 observations: Melinaea lilis ssp. scylax. I haven't tried to figure out the differences yet, but I willingly admit that I am not an expert "Identifier" and accept the suggestions from the experts.
Checklist region(s): Costa Rica