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Julia Longwing Butterfly - Dryas iulia Spotted hanging out on an orange at a butterfly exhibit at Roger Williams Park, Providence, RI. Dryas iulia,Geotagged,Julia Butterfly,Spring,United States,butterfly,captive animal,dryas Click/tap to enlarge PromotedCountry intro

Julia Longwing Butterfly - Dryas iulia

Spotted hanging out on an orange at a butterfly exhibit at Roger Williams Park, Providence, RI.

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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 Christine Young
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Uploaded Dec 19, 2018. Captured May 31, 2008 22:57 in 25 Dorrance St, Providence, RI 02903, USA.
  • Canon EOS DIGITAL REBEL XTi
  • f/5.0
  • 1/320s
  • ISO400
  • 100mm