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1 Species ID Suggestions

bayucca
bayucca 12 years ago
Heliconius sp.


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bayucca
bayucca 12 years ago

Unfortunately you can't separate the 2 postmen from a dorsal shot. You need a ventral view then it is quite easy.

Steffi
Steffi 12 years ago

OK - I originally questioned because I *think* there was a spotting several months ago (I'll see if I can find it) where the general consensus was postman, but it was clearly out of its range (and was not from a conservatory).

ewh414
ewh414 12 years ago

Yes, it was taken at the Butterfly Conservatory in Niagara Falls Ontario. An amazing experience!

bayucca
bayucca 12 years ago

Yes, but it must have been taken in a butterfly house.

Steffi
Steffi 12 years ago

Aren't Postman butterflies neotropical? I thought this spotting was from New York?

bayucca
bayucca 12 years ago

Is Heliconius erato (Red Postman) OR Heliconius melpomene (Postman).

ewh414
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ewh414

Buffalo, New York, USA

Spotted on Dec 27, 2011
Submitted on Jan 3, 2012

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