This middle-eastern sounding name is actually a Central & South American butterfly, appearing from Mexico to Brazil and now in South Texas and Florida. It is similar to other Greenstreaks and to one group of Metalmarks, but my decision was that this ID is the best for these photos and I’ve requested it as an addition to butterfliesandmoths website. And unfortunately, my first one to photograph is slightly damaged or injured, but for now I’m still sticking with this identification. 🙂 The scientific name of Hassan Greenstreak is Chalybs hassan. The good thing about the website is that several “real” butterfly specialists are participating and one of them will correct me if they believe my ID is incorrect. (Happens a lot!) 🙂 Here’s 3 photos of this new species for me . . .
¡Pura Vida!
And you might like the Tico Times article Costa Rica Depaves to Make Way for Green Spaces, which is about several towns actually removing pavement from streets and parking lots to plant trees and other green plants! Pura vida!
So sweet!
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