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Zebra Longwing

Heliconius charithonia

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Field Notes

Description:

Photo take in my backyard. Feeding on a lantana flower. Unpperside and underside are the same black and yellow stripes and dots about 9 cm wingspan has small red dots next to the abdomen.

Habitat:

Subtropical open areas.

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Heliconius charithonia

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Butterflies & Moths of the World
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Mexico Horn of Plenty
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Yucatan Peninsula Biodiversity

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PublishedJuly 10, 2013

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