Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1162213

Zebra Heliconian
Heliconius charithonia

Observation date: June 13, 2018
Submitted by: Corkystem Passi...
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: This zebra longwing caterpillar had just attached itself to a Corkystem Passion Vine plant and is beginning to change into its chrysalis form... the attached picture will not rotate properly, know that the caterpillar is hanging from it's silk attachment
Status: Resident
Verified by: John Calhoun
Verified date: June 22, 2018
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): Palm Beach County, United States, Florida

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