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  1. Hecale Longwing

    Hecale Longwing

    Hecale Longwing (Heliconius hecale zuleika: Nymphalidae) Wingspan 5.0-6.1 cm (2.0-2.4 in). It is also commonly called Tiger Longwing along with a plethora of other common names, in part because it is represented by an amazing 29 subspecies.
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    • Category: Butterflies & Moths
  2. Tiger Longwing

    Tiger Longwing

    Tiger Longwing (Heliconius hecale: Nymphalidae) Wingspan 6.4-8.9 cm (2.5-3.5 in). There is quite a bit of variation in this species represented by some 24 subspecies. Photographed in the community of Poasita, Alajuela Province, Costa Rica. Submontane cloud forest at ca. 2,200 m (7,218 ft)...
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  3. Tiger Longwing

    Tiger Longwing

    Tiger Longwing (Heliconius hecale: Nymphalidae) Populations of this species are quite variable in appearance with its orange, black, white, and beige coloration. It is represented by 21 subspecies. Photographed in Cordillera de Guanacaste, Ricon de la Vieja National Park, Pailas Section, near...
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  4. Tiger Longwing

    Tiger Longwing

    Tiger Longwing (Heliconius hecale zuleika: Nymphalidae) Its wingspan is 8.4-9.9 cm (3.3-3.9 in). Ranges from sea level to 1,463 m (4,800 ft) elevation. Photographed on the lodge grounds at Selva Verde Lodge, Sarapiqui, Heredia Province, Costa Rica. Caribbean slope at 41 m (137 ft) elevation...
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    • Category: Butterflies & Moths
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