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Heliconius erato
This butterfly landed on an umbrella near us in a cafe in Amsterdam. It's a Heliconius species, either erato or possibly a variety of melpomene, and native to the tropical Americas. I suspect it's an escapee from an exotic butterfly exhibit or a hobbyist's greenhouse.
Central and South America
Spotted on Aug 9, 2012
Submitted on Aug 11, 2012
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It is definitely an escapee and it is either Heliconius erato or Heliconius melpomene. No chance to get closer without a picture from the side.