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Zebra Longwing

Heliconius charithonia

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Description:

Black-bodied butterfly with long wings, also black - with yellow stripes. Yellow spots are also on the body.

Habitat:

Spotted near a pond on a macadamia farm in a moderately-warm valley in the highlands of Guatemala.

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Heliconius charithonia

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2012 Best Wildlife Photo

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PublishedMay 7, 2012

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