butterfly identification?

Discussion in 'Butterfly / Moth' started by Will Montague, Jun 25, 2009.

  1. Will Montague

    Will Montague New Seed

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    Can anyone help me identify this butterfly? I shot the photo at an indoor butterfly garden, and it doesn't seem to be included in the list of
    "popular" species there. The most I can figure out is that it seems to be part of the Heliconius genus of butterflies (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Heliconius). Any help with better identification would be greatly appreciated.

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    ( photo / image / picture from Will Montague's Garden )
     
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  3. eileen

    eileen Resident Taxonomist Staff Member Moderator Plants Contributor

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    It looks like Heliconius timareta to me Will. :-D
     
  4. Will Montague

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    Thanks Eileen!
     

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