Heliconius hecale zuleika COSTA RICA
Hecale longwing or Golden longwing Butterfly
Sex: Male or Female depending on availability
Quality: A1/A1-
- Description
Description
Description
Taxonomy Identification: Family Heliconiinae, Hewitson 1854
Colour: Topside (recto) wings black with interior reddish-brown patches; outer edge patched with yellow spots and streaks. The underside (verso) is similar but generally paler.
Size: Wingspan 65-75mm
Comments & Applications: The beautiful Hecale longwing or golden longwing butterfly. Our stock from Costa Rica is captive-bred with fresh vibrant colours. Very popular with the trade for butterfly framing, domes, artwork, photography, interior design and film
Format: Male or Female specimens depending on availability. Unmounted, papered, wings folded, requires relaxing and setting
More information: Wikipedia – Captive Breeding – Costa Rica farms