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Heliconius erato
The Red Postman (Heliconius erato) is one of about 40 Neotropical species of butterfly belonging to the genus Heliconius. It is also commonly known as the Small Postman, the Red Passion Flower Butterfly, or the Crimson-patched Longwing.
Seen in the Rainforests of the World Exhibit at the California Academy of Sciences, Golden Gate Park, San Francisco.
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