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Zebra Longwing

Heliconius charitonia

Photo by GregMasteller
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Field Notes

Description:

Butterfly exhibit

Habitat:

The zebra longwing butterfly lives in warm, damp tropical areas. It is often found in hammocks and thickets.

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Comments (3)
alicelongmartin
These I have in my garden in Florida! Nice catch in the air.
MickGrant
Good photos,Very lucky - wind in the right direction!
KeithRoragen
Butterflies and Moths of North America lists sightings of these butterflies in Nebraska. I've always dreamt I might one day see one.
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PublishedAugust 23, 2011

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