Mexican Longwing | Heliconius hortense | Florida Museum photo by Ryan Fessenden
Mexican Longwing | Heliconius hortense | Florida Museum photo by Ryan Fessenden
Mexican Longwing | Heliconius hortense | Florida Museum photo by Ryan Fessenden
Mexican Longwing | Heliconius hortense | Florida Museum photo by Ryan Fessenden
Mexican Longwing, Heliconius hortense, chrysalis. Florida Museum photo by Ryan Fessenden
Mexican Longwing, Heliconius hortense, chrysalis. Florida Museum photo by Ryan Fessenden
- Common Name: Mexican Longwing
- Scientific Name: Heliconius hortense
- Family: Nymphalidae
- Subfamily: Heliconiinae
- Tribe: Heliconiini
- Wingspan: 3.2 to 4.0 in
- Place of origin: Central 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.