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Heliconius numataExoticAmazonPeruLongwingHeliconiidae
Numata Longwing
Numata Longwing — Heliconius numata
Published on March 30, 2026
A master of polymorphic mimicry with tiger-striped patterns.
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About this Species
Heliconius numata is famous in evolutionary biology for its incredible polymorphism. It mimics multiple species of Melinaea and Tithorea (Tigerwing butterflies) through a 'supergene' that controls its entire wing pattern.
Habitat
Humid lowland forests across the Amazon basin.
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