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Ethilia Longwing

Heliconius ethilla polychrous

Photo by LeonardoMB
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Field Notes

Habitat:

I found this specimen in a square, on an inactive volcanic region, on a transition between the Cerrado and Atlantic Forest.

Notes:

Curiosity: In Brazil, the common name of this butterfly its "Maria Bola", something like "Mary Ball".

Reference Links:

Heliconius ethilla, Heliconius ethilla narcaea (Nymphalidae) Ethilia Longwing, Maria-boba - YouTube

Species ID Suggestions

Comments (3)
LeonardoMB
Uh! Thanks "LasseOksanen"!1 I check and really are a "Heliconius ethilla sp.". So, I too found the subgenus of my region. Thank you.

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PublishedApril 24, 2014

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