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Crimson Patch

Chlosyne janais · Nymphalidae · Lepidoptera

Best monthsJun–Augmost records
Records8,542in 6 countries
Most seen inMexico8,021 records
Red List–IUCN status
Crimson Patch
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About

Crimson Patch in brief

The crimson patch (Chlosyne janais) is a butterfly or moth of the Nymphalidae family — species of insect.

Across the 6 countries we cover it has 8,542 published records, most of them from Mexico, Guatemala and Panama. It is strongly seasonal: records peak in June, July and August and fall to their lowest in February and December.

Records by month

All countries combined · the strongest months highlighted
Where & when

When to look in each country

Mexico8,021 records · best Aug, Jul
Guatemala185 records · best Aug, Jan
Panama142 records · best Dec, May
Honduras117 records · best Jun, Jan
Belize39 records · best Aug, Jul
El Salvador38 records · best May, Jun
Map

Where it has been recorded

Density of published records; brighter cells have more records.

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