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Erato Heliconian

Heliconius erato

Photo by LuisStevens
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Field Notes

Description:

Forewing black with pink-red band; hindwing black with yellow stripe. 7 cm wingspan.

Habitat:

Tropical and subtropical forests and edges.

Reference Links:

Butterflies and Moths of North America | collecting and sharing data about Lepi…

Species ID Suggestions

Comments (6)
LuisStevens
Thank you both Andy Brower and bayucca for the ID confirmation.
bayucca
I agree with Andy Brower (sweetheart), he is the Master of Nymphalidae. Looking at the reports, Melpomene is indeed not found so far in the north. Thanks Andy for taking the time to look at this. And indeed there is a little white "notch" as an extension of the white stripe, which is slightly curved towards the body. Good job, Luis (and Andy)!
sweet1heart
Definitely H. erato, as I believe that H. melpomene does not occur in Mexico, certainly not so far north.
LuisStevens
I just up loaded two more photos with the ventral view to confirm ID, Thanks bayucca.
bayucca
Any other picture from the underside to rule out Heliconius melpomene?

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