9/04/2024 Peck Butterfly House 2024 | Zebra Longwing

Peck Butterfly House 2024 | Zebra Longwing  This butterfly’s zebra coat appearance with its bold wing coloring warns predators of their toxicity, which helps it survive longer than many other butterflies.

DistributionCentral & South America, southern Texas, Florida; migrates north in summer.
Habitatforests, tropical hammocks, fields.
Wingspan
Ranges between 2.83 – 3.93 inches
Lifespan of AdultsAbout 6 months.
Host PlantsPassionflower species for larva.
Adult DietPollen & nectar from passionflowers.

Each image from Peck Butterfly House 2024 | a 7 Image Story will be posted individually this week with a bit more narrative under category Peck Butterfly House 2024.  I post an image most days at hankconrad.com.