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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.

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

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Uploaded Apr 13, 2017. Captured Oct 19, 2016 07:33.
  • NIKON D810
  • f/5.6
  • 1/100s
  • ISO1600
  • 400mm