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Zebra longwing butterfly

Heliconius charitonia

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Field Notes

Description:

Long wings and creamy yellow zebra stripes. This butterfly was depositing eggs!

Habitat:

Fond of forest edges and woodland trails, it rarely spends long periods of time in open, sunny locations but is a common visitor to the shadier gardens and yards.

Notes:

The Zebra Longwing is the state butterfly of Florida.

Reference Links:

MOSI Outside: Florida State Butterfly: Zebra Longwing

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PublishedAugust 7, 2013

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