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Heliconius melpomene, Santa María, Colombia If I got the identification correct on this one, this is the Heliconius melpomene melpomene sub species. Boyacá,Colombia,Common postman,Heliconius melpomene,Santa María,South America,World Click/tap to enlarge Country intro

Heliconius melpomene, Santa María, Colombia

If I got the identification correct on this one, this is the Heliconius melpomene melpomene sub species.

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The Common postman

The postman butterfly, common postman, or simply postman is one of the heliconiine butterflies found from Mexico to northern South America. Several species in the genus have very similar markings and are difficult to distinguish.This is an example of mimicry.

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Similar species: Moths And Butterflies
Species identified by Ferdy Christant
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By Ferdy Christant

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Uploaded Mar 27, 2017. Captured Oct 19, 2016 07:12.
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  • NIKON D810
  • f/5.6
  • 1/200s
  • ISO110
  • 400mm