Insects · La Saladita, Guerrero
Forrer's Leafwing
Memphis forreri
Spanish: Hoja Forrer
Memphis forreri is a species of leafwing found in South America (Mexico, Costa Rica, and Guatemala). Most often recorded in Jan, Nov.
TaxonomyInsecta › Lepidoptera › Nymphalidae
Local records6 research-grade observations within about 50 km of La Saladita (the survey box also takes in Zihuatanejo, Ixtapa and Troncones)
Global records206 on iNaturalist
Recorded here2024 – 2026
Months recorded near La Saladita
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Recent local sightings
- 2026-01-31 — observation by zihuadean
- 2026-01-21 — observation by zihuadean
- 2026-01-21 — observation by zihuadean
- 2025-11-18 — observation by zihuadean
- 2025-11-13 — observation by zihuadean
- 2024-11-19 — observation by zihuadean
Interactive card with more photos, sounds and similar species Insects guide iNaturalist Wikipedia
Cite as: “Forrer's Leafwing (Memphis forreri) at La Saladita”, La Saladita Field Guide, lasaladita.com/species/memphis-forreri/, updated 2026-09-26. Observation counts and months come from iNaturalist research-grade records within about 50 km of 17.8375°N, 101.7606°W (the survey box also takes in Zihuatanejo, Ixtapa and Troncones); summary text from Wikipedia where present.