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Crimson-patched Longwing (the black winged individual)

Heliconius erato hydara

Photo by Mick G
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25.6909, -80.2349

Field Notes

Description:

Two butterflies that are likely in a territorial dispute. I do not think the are the same species.

Habitat:

Located in a conservatory. Captive individual. Does not exist outside of this enclosed and protected environment

Reference Links:

Heliconius erato, Heliconius erato hydara Hewitson, 1867

Species ID Suggestions

Crimson-patched Longwing

Heliconius erato hydara

Reference Link
Fyn Kynd
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Comments (3)
Mick G
Thank you both, @gatorfellows and @FynKynd.
gatorfellows
Lower one is a Postman, Heliconius melpomene and the upper one with a single stripe is (I believe) heliconius erato.

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PublishedFebruary 25, 2013

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