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Heliconius telesipheExoticAmazonPeruLongwingHeliconiidae
Telesiphe Longwing
Telesiphe Longwing — Heliconius telesiphe
Published on March 30, 2026
Elegant white and pinkish-red bands on a deep black background.
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About this Species
Heliconius telesiphe is an exceptionally beautiful longwing. It is part of a complex mimicry ring in the Andes, mimicking some unpalatable pierid butterflies to avoid predation.
Habitat
Lower mountain forests and cloud forest transition zones in Peru.
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