28,779 observations
Zebra Longwing
Heliconius charithonia
Taxonomy
Kingdom: Animalia βΊPhylum: Arthropoda βΊClass: Insecta βΊOrder: Lepidoptera βΊFamily: Nymphalidae βΊGenus: Heliconius
About
Heliconius charithonia, the zebra longwing or zebra heliconian, is a species of butterfly belonging to the subfamily Heliconiinae of the family Nymphalidae. The boldly striped black and white wing pattern is aposematic, warning off predators.
Frequently Asked Questions
- The scientific name of Zebra Longwing is Heliconius charithonia.
- Zebra Longwing belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
- Zebra Longwing belongs to the phylum Arthropoda.
- Zebra Longwing belongs to the class Insecta.
- Zebra Longwing belongs to the order Lepidoptera.
- Zebra Longwing belongs to the family Nymphalidae.
- Zebra Longwing belongs to the genus Heliconius.