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Red Postman
Heliconius erato
Taxonomy
Kingdom: Animalia ›Phylum: Arthropoda ›Class: Insecta ›Order: Lepidoptera ›Family: Nymphalidae ›Genus: Heliconius
About
Heliconius erato, or the red postman, is one of about 40 neotropical species of butterfly belonging to the genus Heliconius. It is also commonly known as the small postman, the red passion flower butterfly, or the crimson-patched longwing. It was described by Carl Linnaeus in his 1758 10th edition of Systema Naturae.
Frequently Asked Questions
- The scientific name of Red Postman is Heliconius erato.
- Red Postman belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
- Red Postman belongs to the phylum Arthropoda.
- Red Postman belongs to the class Insecta.
- Red Postman belongs to the order Lepidoptera.
- Red Postman belongs to the family Nymphalidae.
- Red Postman belongs to the genus Heliconius.