Zebra Longwing : Resting . . .
This image is included in 3 galleries:- 1) "Arachnids, Butterflies and Insects" curated by Vicky Vinch (EX22218), 2) "EL MARAVILLOSO MUNDO DE LOS ANIMALES LCXXXIII.THE WONDERFUL WORLD OF ANIMALS LCXXXVII." by Lagarto (miguelitoiglesias21) and 3) "Amazing Photos" by Daren Rose.
Heliconius charithonia, the zebra longwing or zebra heliconian, is a species of butterfly belonging to the subfamily Heliconiinae of the family Nymphalidae. The boldly striped black and white wing pattern is aposematic, warning off predators.
This was taken at a visit to Niagara Parks Butterfly Conservatory. The flower it is resting on is Bleeding Heart Vine. The one on the upper left flapping wings is a Red Postman.
Zebra Longwing : Resting . . .
This image is included in 3 galleries:- 1) "Arachnids, Butterflies and Insects" curated by Vicky Vinch (EX22218), 2) "EL MARAVILLOSO MUNDO DE LOS ANIMALES LCXXXIII.THE WONDERFUL WORLD OF ANIMALS LCXXXVII." by Lagarto (miguelitoiglesias21) and 3) "Amazing Photos" by Daren Rose.
Heliconius charithonia, the zebra longwing or zebra heliconian, is a species of butterfly belonging to the subfamily Heliconiinae of the family Nymphalidae. The boldly striped black and white wing pattern is aposematic, warning off predators.
This was taken at a visit to Niagara Parks Butterfly Conservatory. The flower it is resting on is Bleeding Heart Vine. The one on the upper left flapping wings is a Red Postman.