Heliconius sp.

Heliconius sp.
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Heliconius sp. Longwing
Brasil, Mato Grosso, Alta Floresta.
9/23/2012
TS088'01-120923116'JJK
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Heliconius sp. Heliconius sp.
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Example of Müllerian mimicry: toxic species of Heliconius evolved resemblance (bright colours and contrasting patterns on wings; in this collection compare with Heliconius demeter), jointly making stronger warning to predators that avoid them as inedible.