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Julia Heliconian Butterfly

The beautiful Julia Heliconian butterfly (Dryas iulia) has bright orange color with a narrow black border on the hindwing. It is a tropical butterfly, ranging from Brazil to southern Florida and southern Texas.

Size: 3.0" - 3.5"

Host plants: Passion Flowers
Nectar plants: a variety, including Lantana

Julia Heliconian Butterfly - 10/23/2016
Julia Heliconian Butterfly

Julia Heliconian Butterfly on Lantana in East Texas in 2016
Julia Heliconian Butterfly on Lantana in East Texas in 2016

Julia Heliconian Butterfly (dorsal View)
Julia Heliconian Butterfly

Julia Heliconian Butterfly (ventral view)
Julia Heliconian Butterfly

Julia Heliconian Butterfly (ventral view)
Julia Heliconian Butterfly