The Heliconius erato sp butterfly sits on a leaf in Mindo, ecuador. "Heliconius erato, or the red postman, is one of about 40 neotropical species of b


The Heliconius erato sp butterfly sits on a leaf in Mindo, ecuador. "Heliconius erato, or the red postman, is one of about 40 neotropical species of butterfly belonging to the genus Heliconius. It is also commonly known as the small postman, the red passion flower butterfly, or the crimson-patched longwing." ~Wikipedia


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Location: Mindo, Equador
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