gamma - -2.4 figure

gamma = -2.4

This is NOT a Poincare section: the attractor is periodic (P).
The symmetry of the attractor is Z3 x Z2.
In the upper view, the trajectory goes around the loop twice during one period: reversing the color each time. This is the reason for the discontinuity between yellow and blue (with no red in between) at the top.

gamma = -2.2
              gamma = -2.2 and -2.3
gamma = -2.3

gamma = -2.4   (This figure)
              gamma = -2.4 and -2.5
gamma = -2.5

gamma = -4.2765
              gamma = -4.2765 and -4.2766
gamma = -4.2766

gamma = -4.5
              gamma = -4.5 and -4.6
gamma = -4.6

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