Small Postman Butterfly (Heliconius erato) taken at Stratford-upon-Avon Butterfly Farm, Warwickshire, England, United Kingdom
SMALL POSTMAN (Heliconius erato) A butterfly of the brush-footed family Nymphalidae. It can be found in Central America to Southern Brazil. Caterpillar is white with black spots and spines, and a buff coloured head. It feeds on various Passion flower species. A very variable butterfly of wingspan - 8cm, and extremely similar to Heliconius melpomene. It is black in colour with orange/red markings, elongated forewings and long antennae. It flies close to the ground along forest margins and open ground. Butterflies roost communally at night.
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Location: Stratford Butterfly Farm,Swan's Nest Lane,Stratford-upon-Avon,Warwickshire CV37
Photo credit: © Christine Rigby / Alamy / Afripics
License: Royalty Free
Model Released: No
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