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Barry Medlin
Hahira, GA
09/11/2022
08:34 am

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Nikon D3300

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Crop and enhance.

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Another new find! This is a Zebra Longwing (Heliconius charithonia).
(A common sight in moist, tropical environments, the Zebra Longwing Butterfly can be found in that kind of habitat all year round. It is highly identifiable by the white-on-black coloring when fully developed. Some stripes may be pale yellow while others are white, but all species have that zebra-like pattern on the tops and bottoms of their wings. A few, small red spots near the body of the butterfly can be seen on both sides of the forewings. Its forelegs are considerably shorter than its back legs as is the case with all members of the Brush-Footed Butterfly family. Active throughout the day, Zebra Butterflies band together at night in large groups.--insectidentification.org)