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Atthis Longwing (Heliconius atthis)

Atthis Longwing

Heliconius atthis

Species Statistics

Lifespan

4–5 weeks

In Flight

26

Family

Nymphalidae

Subfamily

Heliconiinae

Geographic Range

South America

Habitat & Behavior

The butterfly is found in forested areas.

Fun Facts

Fun Fact

In the genus Heliconius most species rely entirely on airborne chemicals to locate mates.

Wings Open, Adult
Wings Closed, Adult