Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 937457

Zebra Heliconian
Heliconius charithonia

Observation date: October 12, 2013
Submitted by: mdanaher
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Had a pair of zebra longwings show up at our butterfly garden in Moncks Corner. First ones that we have ever seen! Female laid numerous eggs on our passion flower vine.
Status: Temporary Colonist
Verified by: John Calhoun
Verified date: October 15, 2013
Coordinator notes: None.