A small Satyrid resting low down by the path in the early morning. This one is fairly uncommon, and has a whitish upperside.

We found this swallowtail by the path at dinner time. It seemed immobile, and we took it into our cabin, where I photographed it. However, the heat from the table lamp soon warmed it up, and after the modelling session it flew away happily to settle for the night.

Known in Belize as the White Peacock (but by other names elsewhere), this fresh specimen had probably emerged that morning, and after drying its wings was basking to gain strength for the serious business of flying, nectaring and mating.

One of the less common of four Belizean species of Hamadryas or “cracker”, so called because of the crackling noise they make as they fly when alarmed. This one’s camouflage capabilities are remarkable: not only does the mottled wing surface match the colour and pattern of the bark; the white blotches of its forewings even match the white blotches on the trunk of its favourite tree species.

Upperside.

A tiny member of the “Crescent” group, it posed nicely against a verdant background.

A tiny Metalmark; the forewing length is only 10mm. There are many species of Calephelis, whose centre of diversity is Guatemala. They are very difficult to tell apart, but this one looks close to other stallingsi which I have photographed, and it is recorded from Belize.

The Tailed Blue, well known in the eastern half of the U.S.A., and extending as far south as Costa Rica. When nectaring it keeps its wings closed, and looks just like an extra petal on the flower.

A common Satyrid, easily recognised by the white upper surface of its wings.