Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1115887

Zebra Heliconian
Heliconius charithonia

Observation date: April 29, 2017
Date notes: Collected caterpillars on 04/26/2017 having observed a zebra halcyon laying eggs on the passion vine in my patio
Submitted by: pam kanarr
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: The eggs were laid on the end of the passion vine in a cluster . I collected the caterpillars and placed them first in a small terrarium then in a mesh butterfly cage inside a butterfly habitat
Status: Resident
Verified by: John Calhoun
Verified date: May 03, 2017
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): United States, Florida, Manatee County