Heliconius sp.
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Heliconius sp.
(Longwing)
Brasil, Mato Grosso, Alta Floresta.
9/22/2012
TS088'02-120922203'JJK
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.