Butterflies and Moths of North America

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Antiochus Longwing
Heliconius antiochus

Observation date: August 18, 2022
Submitted by: Paul Prappas
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Several were flying about some flowering plants in a more open area with some sunlight. Very similar to Sara Longwing, but there is an additional yellow bar on the inner FW as well as a bold strip of red along the leading edge of the VHW.
Status: Resident
Verified by: Paul Prappas
Verified date: July 23, 2023
Coordinator notes: This is indeed Antiochus Longwing. Despite BOA not showing its range as far north as Panama, BOA does have it in Colombia. Several photographic documents now exists supporting its range extending into Panama, which is adjacent to Colombia, so feasible for range expansion.
Checklist region(s): Panama