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Ismenius tiger

Heliconius ismenius

Taxonomy

Kingdom: Animalia ›Phylum: Arthropoda ›Class: Insecta ›Order: Lepidoptera ›Family: Nymphalidae ›Genus: Heliconius

About

Heliconius ismenius, the Ismenius tiger or tiger heliconian, is a butterfly of the family Nymphalidae found in Central America and northern South America. They are abundant as far south as Ecuador and Venezuela and as far north as southern Mexico, Guatemala and Belize. H. ismenius are more commonly called the tiger-striped long wing butterfly. H. ismenius's nickname is derived from its long wing structure as well as the beautiful burnt orange and black stripes. Pierre André...

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Ismenius tiger?
The scientific name of Ismenius tiger is Heliconius ismenius.
What kingdom does Ismenius tiger belong to?
Ismenius tiger belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
What phylum does Ismenius tiger belong to?
Ismenius tiger belongs to the phylum Arthropoda.
What class does Ismenius tiger belong to?
Ismenius tiger belongs to the class Insecta.
What order does Ismenius tiger belong to?
Ismenius tiger belongs to the order Lepidoptera.
What family does Ismenius tiger belong to?
Ismenius tiger belongs to the family Nymphalidae.
What genus does Ismenius tiger belong to?
Ismenius tiger belongs to the genus Heliconius.