Panama, Mt Totomous CLoud Forest.

[nothumn]

Just got back from Panama. I highly recommend a stop for few days here. Diversity is great. Lots of butterflies and moths. CHrysina and other beetles as well.
Some rare and amazing birds right off the deck like the mating Quetzal pair.
I recommend renting a 4x4 though so you can get around. Mountains are steep so walking can be tough for some.
Some species we saw are A. Godmani, Copaxas (pink to)Chrysina batesi and resplendens and many more. [e-mail]

[broncojeff]

Hello,

I am planning on visiting Mt. Totumas at the end of June. Can I call you to get more specific information about collecting there?

Hope to hear from you soon; thanks.

[timsbugs]

I stayed at: mounttotumas.com/welcome.htm in Jan. of this year. It was Amazing! There will be even more bugs in July.
Jeff [e-mail] is an awesome host, and even has his own light rigs that he will set up for you to use..
Give Jeff an email, he will answer all your questions.

Have a great trip!
Tim

[starlightcriminal]

Awesome, I will be in Panama January of next year and would love to add a collecting component to my trip.

[timsbugs]

January isn't the best month for collecting because of the high winds at night. But if you don't mind fighting with your collecting sheet at night, you'll be rewarded with some amazing specimens. The locals are great as well, I rented a 4x4 and put 3500km. on it driving all over Panama, never did I feel unsafe or threatened.

Tim

[starlightcriminal]

I will be there for a wedding so not much choice about the timing. But why miss an opportunity, right? Anyone have the scoop on necessary permits for Panama (collecting in general, leaving the country, etc.)?

[timsbugs]

A small Tupperware container in a padded envelope costs $2.50 US to ship anywhere in North America. A few smaller packages is better than one big one. Mine took 2 weeks to get to Canada.

Tim