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Butterflies of Zihuatanejo

SUPERFAMILY PAPILIONOIDEA

Banded Orange Heliconian

Dryadula phaetusa

The Banded Orange Heliconian (Dryadula phaetusa) is a beautiful butterfly found in parts of Central and South America. It can be found in open woodlands, meadows, and gardens, and has a diet of nectar and pollen. This butterfly is known for its unique orange and brown banded wings, and its slow and graceful flying pattern.

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