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Heliconius erato


Heliconius erato
Photo Information
Copyright: Jim Costello (bullybeef53) Silver Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 28 W: 5 N: 140] (644)
Genre: Animals
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2007-04-09
Categories: Insects
Camera: Sony Dsc F-717, 58mm UV
Exposure: f/2
Photo Version: Original Version
Date Submitted: 2007-04-17 15:42
Viewed: 517
Points: 2
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
Small Postman (Heliconius erato) is one of the many beautiful butterflies at the live exhibition at Bowring Park. This little fellow is from South America.
Particularly hard to distinguish is the related butterfly Heliconius melpomene, or "The Postman", which mimics almost all the color forms of Heliconius erato; color forms are synchronized between the two throughout their common habitats. Heliconius erato is up to about 2.25 inches in wingspan with a jerky unelegance in flight.
Like Heliconius charitonius, H. erato is one of the few butterflies that collects and digests pollen, conferring considerable longevity to the adults (several months). Adults roost in groups, returning to the same location each night.

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Bravo - Très beau spécimen
Merci
Laurent

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