More than 2200 species of the wild flora and fauna photographed in Zihuatanejo, Guerrero, Mexico and the surrounding area.
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Butterflies of Zihuatanejo
SUPERFAMILY PAPILIONOIDEA
-Arthropods (Phylum Arthropoda)
-Hexapods (Subphylum Hexapoda)
-Winged and Once-winged Insects (Subclass Pterygota)
-Butterflies and Moths (Order Lepidoptera)
-Butterflies (Superfamily Papilionoidea)
-Brush-footed Butterflies (Family Nymphalidae)
-Fritillaries and Longwings (Subfamily Heliconiinae)
-Longwings (Tribe Heliconiini)
-Longwings and Heliconians (Genus Heliconius)
-Banded Orange Heliconian (Dryadula phaetusa)
The Banded Orange Heliconian (Dryadula phaetusa) is a beautiful butterfly found in parts of Central and South America. It can be found in open woodlands, meadows, and gardens, and has a diet of nectar and pollen. This butterfly is known for its unique orange and brown banded wings, and its slow and graceful flying pattern.
Banded Orange Heliconian (Closed)
Dryadula phaetusa


