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Tiger Longwing

Heliconius hecale

Photo by Ismael Chaves
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Field Notes

Description:

On my garden they found the perfect place to live

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Heliconius ismenius

Species ID Suggestions

Heliconius hecale zuleika
bayucca
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Comments (12)
bayucca
Just for info: Heliconius hecale zuleika.
Ismael Chaves
I edited the spotting Ashish, If there is something wrong i would like you to help me, Thanks
Ashish
ID- Hecale Longwing Specie- Heliconius hecale http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Heliconius_hecale
Ismael Chaves
Sorry Ashish I have not seen your link, I already checked photos of Hecale Longwing and Heliconius ismenius and your ID is correct, Thanks a lot!
Ashish
Ismael I marked link for correct ID... have you verified..?
1Sarah2
That is a Tiger Longwing.
Ashish
What about...? http://butterfliesofamerica.com/heliconius_hecale_zuleika.htm
1Sarah2
I would stay with the Tiger Longwing. Note that the underside of the hind wind does not have black striping coming down the center (except at the very tip). This is what strikes me as the most identifiable aspect.
Ismael Chaves
thank you sarah I really apreciate your suggestion i learn too much on project noah :)
1Sarah2
I am tossing this one out as a guess and to start a conversation. How about a Tiger Longwing (Heliconius ismenius)?

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PublishedAugust 28, 2011

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