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Butterflies and Flowers Zebra longwing (Heliconius charithonia) left and Tree Nymph (Idea leuconoe) right feeding on Star Flower (Pentas lanceolata). Flowers,Idea leuconoe,Paper Kite,butterflies Click/tap to enlarge

Butterflies and Flowers

Zebra longwing (Heliconius charithonia) left and Tree Nymph (Idea leuconoe) right feeding on Star Flower (Pentas lanceolata).

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  1. View Annette Flottwell's profile
    Annette Flottwell
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    this photo confuses me a lot..
    I can clearly see the left one is what it is or a tuckerii, I have Heliconius charithonia vazquezae in the garden. According to butterfliesofamerica,com that is normal, they are the only ones in Costa Rica, the other Heliconius charithonia species live further north.
    But but even if it were the others, where on earth did you take a Idea leuconoe at the same time? They are from south Asia?     Posted 9 years ago
    1. View Nicole Cieslak Linthicum's profile
      Nicole Cieslak Linthicum
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      This photo was taken at The San Diego Wild Animal Park. They do a yearly butterfly showcase. Posted 9 years ago

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The Paper Kite

The Paper Kite, Rice Paper, or Large Tree Nymph butterfly is known especially for its presence in butterfly greenhouses and live butterfly expositions. The Paper Kite is of Southeast Asian origin.

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Similar species: Moths And Butterflies
Species identified by WildFlower
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By Nicole Cieslak Linthicum

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Uploaded Oct 9, 2012. Captured May 8, 2011 10:21.
  • Canon EOS 50D
  • f/5.6
  • 1/128s
  • ISO1600
  • 135mm