Common Mormon Butterfly leafy background design Heliconius hewitzoni is a longwing

Heliconius hewitzoni is a longwing butterfly that can be found in Costa Rica & Panama

This specimen is presented in a 9"x9" frame

and acquire toxic compounds to protect themselves from predators

mentioned by Herodotus in his Histories IV

Common Mormon Butterfly leafy background design Heliconius hewitzoni is a longwingPapilio polytes is a species of swallowtail butterfly found in South and Southeast Asia. The butterfly's wingspan ranges from 85 to 100 mm, with males typically having black wings with white or yellowish spots, while females can have a variety of color patterns. Papilio polytes is known for its rapid flight and frequent visits to flowers for nectar. This specimen is encased in a 9x 9 frame.