Julia | Dryas julia | Photos © Florida Museum, by Ryan G. Fessenden
Julia | Dryas julia | Photos © Florida Museum, by Ryan G. Fessenden
Julia | Dryas julia | Photos © Florida Museum, by Ryan G. Fessenden
Julia | Dryas julia | Photos © Florida Museum, by Ryan G. Fessenden
- Common Name: Julia
- Scientific Name: Dryas julia
- Family: Nymphalidae
- Subfamily: Heliconiinae
- Tribe: Heliconiini
- Wingspan: 2.5 to 3.3 in
- Place of origin: Southeast Florida, Central and 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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