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Heliconius erato ssp. chestertonii RN El Vinculo, VAC, Colombia. Mar 17th, 2018 Colombia,Geotagged,Heliconius erato,Red postman,Winter Click/tap to enlarge PromotedCountry intro

Heliconius erato ssp. chestertonii

RN El Vinculo, VAC, Colombia. Mar 17th, 2018

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The red postman is one of about 40 Neotropical species of butterfly belonging to the genus "Heliconius". It is also commonly known as the small postman, the red passion flower butterfly, or the crimson-patched longwing.

Similar species: Moths And Butterflies
Species identified by Thibaud Aronson
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By Thibaud Aronson

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Uploaded Aug 22, 2018. Captured Mar 17, 2018 09:10 in Buga-GuacarĂ­, Guadalajara de Buga, Valle del Cauca, Colombia.
  • PENTAX K-3
  • f/5.6
  • 1/200s
  • ISO800
  • 300mm