Heliconius melpomene aurofasciata ECUADOR

Description

Taxonomy Identification: Family Heliconiinae, first named by Neustetter in 1909,

Colour: (Topside) A black butterfly with vivid red bar on the forewing and yellow bar on hindwing. The underside of the wings are similar but paler. Extremely variable.

Note: This subspecies has striated reddish orange lines on hindwing, yellow patch on forewing edged in red.

Size: Wingspan 50-65mm

Comments & Applications: A medium sized longwing butterfly from central and South America, commonly known as the red postman or red passion butterfly. A popular butterfly for framing, domes, artwork, photography, interior design and film.

Format: Unmounted, papered, wings folded, requires relaxing and setting

More information: External link– Captive Breeding