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Ismenius Tiger

Heliconius ismenius
Brush-footed butterflies (Nymphalidae)

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Large orange-black butterfly with long wings. The front wings are half orange-black ending in black-white at the tip. The rear wings are black-orange. Patterns are visible on the under surface as well.

⇔ wsp. 65-75 mm

They rest in groups in trees or bushes. There are many subspecies with deviating markings, but the colours are black, orange and white.

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