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Sapho Longwing

Heliconius sapho leuce

Description:

The Tiger Longwing (Heliconius hecale) or Golden Helicon is a Heliconiid butterfly that occurs from Mexico to the Peruvian Amazon.

Habitat:

This series of butterflies were spotted in a Butterfly Pavilion in Denver, Colorado, USA.

Notes:

spotting with closed wings: http://www.projectnoah.org/spottings/133...

1 Species ID Suggestions

Sukaina
Sukaina 11 years ago
Sapho Longwing
Heliconius Sapho Heliconius s. sapho (type specimens)


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1 Comment

pamsai
pamsai 11 years ago

thanks Sukaina for the ID...

pamsai
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pamsai

Denver, Colorado, USA

Spotted on Aug 24, 2012
Submitted on Aug 26, 2012

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