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Helioconius erato in Ecuador ssp. lativitta Ecuador,Geotagged,Heliconius erato,Red postman,Spring Click/tap to enlarge Country intro

Helioconius erato in Ecuador

ssp. lativitta

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The Red postman

The red postman is one of about 40 Neotropical species of butterfly belonging to the genus "Heliconius". It is also commonly known as the small postman, the red passion flower butterfly, or the crimson-patched longwing.

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Similar species: Moths And Butterflies
Species identified by DR_M_Z
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Uploaded Dec 8, 2025. Captured Oct 27, 2025 10:18 in 7CMG+68 Wawa Sumaco, Ecuador.
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  • OM-1
  • f/4.5
  • 1/400s
  • ISO3200
  • 400mm