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Zebra Longwing - Heliconius charithonia
Copyright © 2004 Alan Chin-Lee

Zebra Longwing - Heliconius charithonia
Boca Raton, Florida, USA
Heliconius charithonia (as originally described), also more commonly known as H. charithonius is very gregarious as an adult, roosting in the exact same location for weeks or even months. They have great preference for roosting on dead of leafless branches.
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Contributed by Alan Chin-Lee on 23 August, 2004 - 11:19pm

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