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Photo by ewh414
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Heliconius sp.
bayucca
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Comments (6)
bayucca
Unfortunately you can't separate the 2 postmen from a dorsal shot. You need a ventral view then it is quite easy.
Steffi
OK - I originally questioned because I *think* there was a spotting several months ago (I'll see if I can find it) where the general consensus was postman, but it was clearly out of its range (and was not from a conservatory).
ewh414
Yes, it was taken at the Butterfly Conservatory in Niagara Falls Ontario. An amazing experience!
bayucca
Yes, but it must have been taken in a butterfly house.
Steffi
Aren't Postman butterflies neotropical? I thought this spotting was from New York?
bayucca
Is Heliconius erato (Red Postman) OR Heliconius melpomene (Postman).

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