A Heliconius butterfly from Peru, this species has been used in influential mimicry studies to understand ecology and evolution.

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Size: 4350px × 2903px
Location: Tarapoto, Peru
Photo credit: © Anton Sorokin / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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