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Eresia lansdorfi
Kingdom: Animalia Phylum: Arthropoda Class: Insecta Order: Lepidoptera Family: Nymphalidae Genus: Heliconius Species: H. erato
The species is extremely variable in color and shape throughout northern South America.
The caterpillars of this butterfly were in the house vase, put them in a pot and turned pupa, which then were born here at home.
Spotted on Dec 14, 2014
Submitted on Dec 14, 2014
2 Comments
Yes Maria dB, they are beautiful and delicate.
Especially like the fourth photo