Heliconius charitonia (Heliconian sp.)

Description:

Heliconius charitonia is sometimes also called Zebra Longwing or White-edged Longwing.
This is the subspecies Heliconius charitonia vazquezae which occurs in Mexico and south through Central America.

Tikal, Petén, Guatemala, 23 January 2020

Species:
Heliconius charitonia (Heliconian sp.)
Scientific Name:
Heliconius charitonia
Dutch Name:
Zebravlinder
Family Name:
Nymphalidae-Heliconiinae (Heliconians)
Type of animal:
Butterflies (Lepidoptera - Heterocera)
Place/Location:
Tikal, Petén
Country/State:
Guatemala
Continent/Region:
Central America