Julia Heliconian Butterfly is a photograph by Terry Weaver which was uploaded on September 20th, 2014.
Julia Heliconian Butterfly
This graceful orange southern beauty has long narrow wings outlined in a thin black line. While females usually have more black on their wings, the... more
by Terry Weaver
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Julia Heliconian Butterfly
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Terry Weaver
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This graceful orange southern beauty has long narrow wings outlined in a thin black line. While females usually have more black on their wings, the males are often a brighter orange. The Julia is a swift flier that enjoys tropical woodlands. An interesting trait common to the longwinged butterflies is their specialized proboscis that allows them to feed on pollen. They are able to get amino acids from the pollen that they cannot get from nectar. This unique diet allows them to live longer than many other butterflies.
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September 20th, 2014
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