Heliconius ricini (Linnaeus, 1758) is a animal in the Nymphalidae family, order Lepidoptera, kingdom Animalia. Not known to be toxic.
Heliconius ricini (Linnaeus, 1758)
Heliconius ricini, the ricini longwing, is a Nymphalidae butterfly found across northern South America in savanna habitats.
Heliconius ricini, commonly called the ricini longwing, is a butterfly species belonging to the family Nymphalidae. It was first described by Carl Linnaeus in 1758. This butterfly ranges geographically from Venezuela and Trinidad, extending through the Guianas to northern Brazil. Its natural habitat is made up of savanna-type areas.
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