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Zebra Longwing Butterfly

Heliconius charitonius

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Field Notes

Description:

Tropical butterfly that typically has long wings. Black with yellow stripes. Moves slowly and prefers shade to sunshine

Habitat:

It was taking nectar from my Fire bush in my Butterfly Garden. You almost always see it in the shady part of the garden.

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Comments (6)
NicoleB
Another Beauty! Lovely photos!
ceherzog
Nice shots Alice. Do they ever lay eggs on your Passion Vine?
auntnance123
Very exciting, Alice. I haven't seen a zebra longwing on this side of Florida in two years.

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PublishedJuly 15, 2011

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