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Zebra Longwing Butterfly

Heliconius charithonia

Notes:

The caterpillar feeds on Yellow Passionflower (Passiflora lutea), Corky-stemmed Passionflower (Passiflora suberosa), and Two-flower Passionflower (Passiflora biflora). The adults are unusual among butterflies in that they eat pollen as well as sip nectar. This ability contributes to their longevity—3 months as an adult.[3] Because of their relatively long lifespan and their activity throughout the day, this is a popular species with butterfly houses. Another unusual feature is that adults roost in groups of up to 70, and return to the same roost each evening.



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Tampa, Florida, USA

Lat: 27.92, Long: -82.33

Spotted on Mar 20, 2012
Submitted on Mar 20, 2012

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