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Heliconius sapho, the Sapho longwing, is a butterfly of the family Nymphalidae. It was described by Dru Drury in 1782. It is found from Mexico southward to Ecuador.
Apr 24, 2020 · Spend a moment in our Butterfly Rainforest with Ryan talking about the Sapho longwing butterfly, Heliconius sapho, found from Mexico to Central America. Because of the iridescent blue of its upper wings, it's also called the Sapphire longwing.
Sapho Longwing. Heliconius sapho. Common Name: Sapho Longwing. Scientific Name: Heliconius sapho. Family: Nymphalidae. Subfamily: Heliconiinae. Tribe: Heliconiini. Wingspan: 3.0 to 3.3 in. Place of origin: Central America. Butterflies in the exhibit are raised on butterfly farms around the world.
The Sapho Longwing, Heliconius sapho. The Sapho Longwing ranges from Central America to northwestern South America. Adults can be found in the canopy of dense forests, where males defend territories in small canopy gaps.
Heliconius comprises a colorful and widespread genus of brush-footed butterflies commonly known as the longwings or heliconians. This genus is distributed throughout the tropical and subtropical regions of the New World, from South America as far north as the southern United States.
Sapho Longwing. Heliconius sapho (Drury, 1782) Family: Nymphalidae. Subfamily: Heliconiinae. Tribe: Acraeini. Identification: Wing Span: Life History: Flight: Caterpillar Hosts: Adult Food: Habitat: Range: Subspecies range from southeastern Mexico to Costa Rica, Panama, Ecuador, and Colombia. Conservation: NCGR: Management Needs:
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