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Zebra longwing

Heliconius charithonia

Photo by auntnance123
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Field Notes

Description:

distintive narrow wings with pale yellow stripes

Habitat:

spotted on flowering vine on edge of road in wildlife management area

Reference Links:

Zebra Longwing Butterfly - Heliconius charitonius - NatureWorks

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Comments (4)
auntnance123
Thanks, Alice. Ihad a couple in my yard a few weeks ago too. @Keith--I did feel pretty lucky; this was the only one we saw in six hours at Tosohatchee WMA.
alicelongmartin
I saw one of these wandering in my garden yesterday! Nice Shot!

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