Antiochus Longwing

Antiochus Longwing | Heliconius antiochus | Florida Museum photo by Ryan Fessenden

Antiochus Longwing butterfly with open wings. Male and female butterflies look similar. Butterfly has long narrow wings. Wings are black with two white bands across the wings.

Antiochus Longwing | Heliconius antiochus | Florida Museum photo by Ryan Fessenden

tan chrysalis with texture and coloring that gives it a dried leaf-like appearance hanging from a plant stem

Antiochus Longwing, Heliconius antiochus, chrysalis. Florida Museum photo by Ryan Fessenden

Common Name: Antiochus Longwing
Scientific Name: Heliconius antiochus
Family: Nymphalidae
Subfamily: Heliconiinae
Tribe: Heliconiini
Wingspan: 2.5 to 3.5 in
Place of origin: South America

Butterflies in the exhibit are raised on butterfly farms around the world. This form of sustainable agriculture helps protect natural forest habitats from destruction and promote local economic growth.

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