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jULIA_ON_NARROWLEAF_SUNFLOWER Julia posed just long enough on narrow leaf sunflower to catch this image.<br />
 Dryas iulia,Julia Heliconian Butterfly Click/tap to enlarge

jULIA_ON_NARROWLEAF_SUNFLOWER

Julia posed just long enough on narrow leaf sunflower to catch this image.

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"Dryas iulia" is a species of brush-footed butterfly. The sole representative of its genus "Dryas", it is native from Brazil to southern Texas and Florida, and in summer can sometimes be found as far north as eastern Nebraska. Over 15 subspecies have been described.

Similar species: Moths And Butterflies
Species identified by buzman
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By buzman

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Uploaded Jan 4, 2015. Captured Oct 19, 2012 14:59.
  • Canon EOS 5D Mark II
  • f/6.7
  • 1/128s
  • ISO200
  • 105mm