Zebra (LEP117) Heliconius charitonia
Occurring in the Southeast, this longwing haunts hammocks in the
Everglades. It is common where
passion flower vines grown in woody spots, even in towns, as these are food
for the caterpillar. It is a
beautiful sight to observe numbers of Zebras gathering in a tree for their
evening=s roost.
The color scheme is simple: yellow stripes and spots against a black
velvety background. |