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Julia Heliconian

Dryas iulia

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Description:

Photo take in a backyard this is a very common butterfly in this area about
12 cm wingspan. Forewings elongate. Male bright orange above and below; upperside of hindwing with narrow black border on outer margin. Female duller orange, with more black markings above

Habitat:

Subtropical hammock openings and edges, and nearby fields.
Resident in Brazil north through Central America, Mexico, West Indies, peninsular Florida, and South Texas

Notes:

This one is feeding in a small common flower.

Reference Links:

Dryas iulia

Species ID Suggestions

Comments (8)
Gerardo Aizpuru
Thanks Luis!I use a canon rebel t2i whit a normal lens 18-55mm
LuisStevens
Great pic! What camara and lens do you use?
Liam
Maybe a Julia Heliconian (Dryas iulia)? http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dryas_iulia

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PublishedMarch 7, 2012

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