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Heliconius charitonius
The official state butterfly of Florida since 1996
Spotted on Jan 1, 2013
Submitted on Jan 15, 2014
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The zebra longwing butterfly (Heliconius charitonius) was designated the official state butterfly of Florida in 1996. The zebra longwing butterfly is found throughout Florida in hardwood hammocks, thickets, gardens, and particularly in the Everglades National Park.
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