Common Scarlet-eye

My photos of this new species will also be the first photos submitted to butterfliesandmoths dot org. The common name may confuse you if the eyes look black to you, which has to do with the light, but they are a deep red color. The Common Scarlet-eye, Nascus phocus (My gallery link with more photos from this sighting) is found from Argentina to Mexico. Here’s 2 photos (top & side views) . . .

Common Scarlet-eye, Atenas, Alajuela, Costa Rica
Common Scarlet-eye, Atenas, Alajuela, Costa Rica

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