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Sara Longwing

Heliconius Sara Theudela

Photo by pamsai
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Field Notes

Description:

The Sara Longwing (Heliconius sara) is a species of neotropical heliconiid butterfly found from Mexico to the Amazon Basin and southern Brazil. It is a colourful species: the dorsal wing surface is black with a large medial patch of metallic blue that is framed by two bands of white on the forewings.

The ventral wing surface is a dull brown to black with muted bands and small red spots on the proximal margin; total wingspan is 55–60 mm.

Habitat:

Inhabiting rainforests, adults are commonly found among sparser secondary growth and along forest margins.

Reference Links:

Heliconius sara theudela - Overview, Sara Longwing

Species ID Suggestions

Sara Longwing

Heliconius Sara Theudela

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Comments (5)
pamsai
thanks larry. i wasn't sure whether to put it in the blue mission or not, but when I saw it flying, it was definitely quite blue. Photos didn't catch it so well!
Sew
It is beautiful!!!

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PublishedSeptember 13, 2013

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