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More than 1600 species of the wild flora and fauna of Zihuatanejo.
All photographs were taken in Zihuatanejo, Mexico, and the surrounding area.
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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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