zebra heliconian |
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Heliconius charithonia |
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| Order | Lepidoptera (Butterflies and Moths) |
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| Superfamily | Papilionoidea (Butterflies [excluding skippers]) |
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| Family | Nymphalidae (Brush-footed Butterflies) |
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| Subfamily | Heliconiinae (Longwings) |
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| Flight | Two broods from April to October. |
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| Habitat | Tropical hammocks, moist forests, edges, fields. |
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| Larval Hosts | Passion-vines ( Passiflora). |
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| Adult Food | Flower nectar and pollen, including lantana and shepherd’s needle. |
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| Sightings |
Apple Valley Zoo |
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| Comments | zebra heliconian is not found in Minnesota. The female lays its eggs exclusively on passion-vines, which do not occur in the state. The photos on this page were taken at the Apple Valley Zoo. |
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