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Zebra Longwing

Heliconius charithonia tuckeri

Photo by Mick G
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25.6909, -80.2349

Field Notes

Description:

Medium to large butterfly with wingspan of 3,50 to 4 inches. Black and white stripes with overtones of yellow.

Habitat:

Located in a botanical garden outside in nature. Free to fly.

Reference Links:

Heliconius charithonia, Heliconius charithonia tuckeri W. Comstock & F. Brown, 1950

Species ID Suggestions

Zebra Longwing

Heliconius charithonia tuckeri

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Fyn Kynd
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Zebra Longwing

Heliconius charithonia

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gatorfellows
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Comments (3)
Mick G
Thank you both @gatorfellows and @Fyn Kynd
Mick G
For sure, just noticed. Hadnt finished the gull shots and got diverted. Thanks again @gatorfellows
gatorfellows
You might want to check your title "gull type bird" You need to change the Organism selection to Arthropod, not Bird.

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PublishedFebruary 25, 2013

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