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Heliconius himera (Nymphalidae) Amazilia Bioreserva, Amazonas, Peru. Jun 25, 2022 Geotagged,Heliconius himera,Peru,Winter Click/tap to enlarge PromotedSpecies introCountry intro

Heliconius himera (Nymphalidae)

Amazilia Bioreserva, Amazonas, Peru. Jun 25, 2022

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    Ferdy Christant
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    Amazing how many butterflies share this appearance, yet with subtle differences. Posted 3 years ago
    1. View Thibaud Aronson's profile
      Thibaud Aronson
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      I know! Not to mention the insane mimicry that goes on with some species as well!
      http://www.heliconius.org/biology/mimicry/       Posted 3 years ago
      1. View Ferdy Christant's profile
        Ferdy Christant
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        Excellent article, thank you for sharing. Posted 3 years ago
        1. View Thibaud Aronson's profile
          Thibaud Aronson
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          My pleasure :) Posted 3 years ago

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The Heliconius himera

Heliconius himera is a longwing butterfly native to Ecuador and Peru.

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Similar species: Moths And Butterflies
Species identified by Thibaud Aronson
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By Thibaud Aronson

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Uploaded Jul 30, 2022. Captured Jun 25, 2022 17:38 in H4FF+JG Magdalena, Peru.
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  • Canon EOS R6
  • f/8.0
  • 1/320s
  • ISO6400
  • 500mm
Captured in the winter. More winter photos.