More than 2200 species of the wild flora and fauna photographed in Zihuatanejo, Guerrero, Mexico and the surrounding area.
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Butterflies of Zihuatanejo
SUPERFAMILY PAPILIONOIDEA
-Arthropods (Phylum Arthropoda)
-Hexapods (Subphylum Hexapoda)
-Winged and Once-winged Insects (Subclass Pterygota)
-Butterflies and Moths (Order Lepidoptera)
-Butterflies (Superfamily Papilionoidea)
-Skippers (Family Hesperiidae)
-Grass Skippers (Subfamily Hesperiinae)
-Subtribe Calpodina
-Hiding Saliana(Calpodes longirostris)
The Hiding Saliana butterfly (Calpodes longirostris) is a species of skipper in the family Hesperiidae, commonly known for its swift, erratic flight and distinctive coloration. Like other skippers, it has clubbed antennae with a hooked tip, which is a key feature for identifying members of the Hesperiidae family. This species is found in Mexico, Central America, and parts of South America, inhabiting tropical forests, edges, and clearings. Adults are often observed perching quietly on leaves, sometimes returning repeatedly to the same spot, or flying swiftly along forest paths.
Hiding Saliana
Calpodes longirostris
