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Postman butterfly
Heliconius melpomene
50.9912, -114.141
Field Notes
Description:
Simple is elegant in the world of the postman. Supposedly named for their resemblance to postage envelope the vivid red and yellow stripes indicates its toxicity.
Habitat:
Central america to Brazil, postman caterpillars prefer passionflower leaves.
Notes:
Bears ressemblance to the Heliconius erato butterfly but has a smaller stripe. This individual was at a local zoo
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