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Zebra Longwing

Heliconius charitonius

Photo by Ismael Chaves
Published on Project Noah
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Field Notes

Description:

When it is disturbed, the zebra longwing butterfly makes a creaking sound by wiggling its body. At night, large groups will roost together on tree limbs. They return to the same roost night after night.

Species ID Suggestions

Zebra Longwing

Heliconius charitonius

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