The beautiful Julia Heliconian butterfly (Dryas iulia) has bright orange color with a narrow black border on the hindwing. It is a tropical butterfly, ranging from Brazil to southern Florida and southern Texas.
Size: 3.0" - 3.5"
Host plants: Passion Flowers
Nectar plants: a variety, including Lantana
Julia Heliconian Butterfly - 10/23/2016 |
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Julia Heliconian Butterfly on Lantana in East Texas in 2016 |
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Julia Heliconian Butterfly (dorsal View) |
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Julia Heliconian Butterfly (ventral view) |
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Julia Heliconian Butterfly (ventral view) |
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