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Heliconius melpomene
Simple is elegant in the world of the postman. Supposedly named for their resemblance to postage envelope the vivid red and yellow stripes indicates its toxicity.
Central america to Brazil, postman caterpillars prefer passionflower leaves.
Bears ressemblance to the Heliconius erato butterfly but has a smaller stripe. This individual was at a local zoo
Spotted on Apr 27, 2011
Submitted on May 3, 2011
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