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Postman

Heliconius melpomene

Photo by KarenSaxton
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Field Notes

Description:

black longwing butterfly with red and white markings

Habitat:

butterfly garden

Species ID Suggestions

Postman

Heliconius melpomene

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Comments (2)
KarenSaxton
Not that I can find. I'm surprised that I didn't get one by accident as these little guys rarely landed long enough for a clear shot as it was
bayucca
Might also be Heliconius erato petiverana. Heliconius melpomene rosina and the Red or Small Postman can't be separated from a dorsal shot. Do you have a ventral view?

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