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Julia Heliconian Butterfly - (Dryas iulia)* * Photograph taken at the MONTREAL SPACE for LIFE. Canada,Dryas iulia,Geotagged,Julia Heliconian Butterfly,Spring Click/tap to enlarge PromotedCountry intro

Julia Heliconian Butterfly - (Dryas iulia)*

* Photograph taken at the MONTREAL SPACE for LIFE.

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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 J M Belanzaran
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By J M Belanzaran

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Uploaded May 7, 2015. Captured Apr 15, 2015 17:04 in 4581 Rue Sherbrooke Est, Montréal, QC H1X 2B1, Canada.
  • Canon EOS 60D
  • f/16.0
  • 1/250s
  • ISO200
  • 65mm