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Doris Longwing

Heliconius Doris

Photo by sttweets
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Field Notes

Description:

The Doris Longwing (Laparus doris) is a butterfly of the Nymphalidae family. It is found from Central America to the Amazon.
It is found from sea level to 1800 metres in forest clearings.
The larvae primarily feed on Granadilla species.

Habitat:

Butterfly garden

Reference Links:

Laparus doris

Species ID Suggestions

Comments (2)
sttweets
@ceherzog, Indeed some kind of conservatory.
ceherzog
Is the garden in a conservatory? Pretty butterfly.

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PublishedAugust 25, 2011

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