Hewitsoni Longwing | Heliconius hewitsoni | Photos © Florida Museum, by Ryan G. Fessenden
Hewitsoni Longwing | Heliconius hewitsoni | Photos © Florida Museum, by Ryan G. Fessenden
Hewitsoni Longwing | Heliconius hewitsoni | Photos © Florida Museum, by Ryan G. Fessenden
Hewitsoni Longwing | Heliconius hewitsoni | Photos © Florida Museum, by Ryan G. Fessenden
- Common Name: Hewitsoni Longwing
- Scientific Name: Heliconius hewitsoni
- Family: Nymphalidae
- Subfamily: Heliconiinae
- Tribe: Heliconiini
- Wingspan: 2.7 to 3.3 in
- Place of origin: Panama
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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