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Zebra Longwing
Heliconius charithonia
28.0362, -82.394
Field Notes
Description:
Florida's state butterfly is seen here nectaring on jatropha. This is a very long-lived butterfly due to its ability to digest pollen as well as nectar, giving it an average life span of 6 - 9 months. Its host plant is passionvine (Passiflora spp.).
Notes:
The chunk missing from the lower wing is probably the result of an anole (lizard) trying to make a meal of this butterfly.
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Spotted for Missions
Photographed
PublishedAugust 15, 2011
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