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Zebra heliconian
Heliconius charithonia
26.1788, -98.3661
Field Notes
Description:
There were several of these striking longwing butterflies in the gardens feeding on Lantana and fiddlewood. Their narrow wings are black with white or yellow stripes measuring 72-100 mm.
Habitat:
Spotted at the National butterfly Center near Mission, Texas.
Notes:
They have a strong toxicity due to their diet that helps ward off predators. This is a pollinating butterfly. They roost at night up to 60 individuals. Range from Central America to South Texas and Florida.
Species ID Suggestions
Spotted for Missions
Photographed
PublishedNovember 22, 2020
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