Another new species of butterfly! And that is pretty good with this being a year of overall fewer butterflies seen! 🙂 This one is in the Gossamer Wings Family and sub-family of Hairstreaks, scientific name Rubroserrata mathewi and common name of Matthew’s Groundstreak. And this is another one of those tiny, fingernail sized butterflies which seem to be handling the wind and lack of rain better this year. Here’s four photos of this new species, all shot in my garden:
See all 10 species in this Gossamer-Wings Family collection of my photos with multiple Hairstreaks similar to this one.
¡Pura Vida!
And oh yes! HAPPY MOTHER’S DAY! to all the wonderful mothers in Costa Rica! Today is Costa Rica’s Mother’s Day and a very special holiday where mothers are highly respected in every way every day! It has always impressed me when I walk downtown to see a teenager or young adult walking hand in hand with his mother or with his arm around her (and yes, boys as well as girls). It is a loving affection and respect seen the year around! One of the many strengths of this wonderful country!
“When you are looking at your mother, you are looking at the purest love you will ever know.”
 —Charley Benetto
Hermosa!
¡Gracias Arturo! 🙂
I loved hearing about Mother’s Day in Costa Rica! Really neat!!!
I think this poor butterfly needs a little more color.
Thank you!!!]]xoxo
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