-Animals (Kingdom Animalia)

-Arthropods (Phylum Arthropoda)

-Hexapods (Subphylum Hexapoda)

-Insects (Class Insecta)

-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)​

-Julia Heliconians (Genus Dryas)

-Julia Heliconian (Dryas iulia)

-Dryas iulia ssp. moderata

The Julia Heliconian (Dryas iulia), often called the Julia Longwing, is a vibrant butterfly in the Nymphalidae family and the Heliconiinae subfamily. Known for its graceful flight and bright orange coloration. The upper side of the wings is a striking orange with black markings, particularly near the tips of the forewings. The underside is a pale brown or tan, with faint orange markings, providing camouflage when at rest. Frequently seen feeding on Mexican Sunflowers.