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Hecale Longwing

Heliconius hecale zuleika

Photo by pamsai
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Field Notes

Description:

The Tiger Longwing (Heliconius hecale) or Golden Helicon is a Heliconiid butterfly that occurs from Mexico to the Peruvian Amazon.

Habitat:

Forest edges, clearings, streams and roads lined with primary and secondary forests.

Notes:

Possibly Heliconius hecale...

Reference Links:

Heliconius hecale, INBio. Species of Costa Rica -Heliconius hecale zuleika

Species ID Suggestions

Comments (7)
pamsai
thanks bayucca... I got one right!
pamsai
thanks Ali... Thanks Rieko...
bayucca
Yes, spot on! It is Heliconius hecale zuleika, Hecale Longwing.
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PublishedAugust 28, 2013

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