Tuesday, March 19, 2013

Julia Butterfly

Julia Butterfly
The Julia butterfly, or Julia heliconian is a brushfoot butterfly that is found from Brazil to the southern parts of Texas and Florida. Like many tropical butterflies it is bright in color and feeds of the nectar of various flowers. I photographed this butterfly down in south Florida. The larval host plant of the Julia are various passion vines.


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8 comments:

  1. CarverMarch 19, 2013 at 12:27 PM

    Great shot of the beautiful butterfly. Carver, ABC Wed. Team

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  2. AnnMarch 19, 2013 at 12:40 PM

    The Julia butterfly is a gem!!
    Ann

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  3. Roger Owen GreenMarch 19, 2013 at 12:52 PM

    looks unreal!
    ROG, ABC Wednesday team

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  4. Leslie:March 19, 2013 at 2:42 PM

    Beautiful...

    Leslie
    abcw team

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  5. AnonymousMarch 19, 2013 at 2:57 PM

    Beautiful butterfly ~ in Fl ~ great ~ Enjoy ^_^

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  6. SRQMarch 20, 2013 at 5:57 PM

    Absolutely lovely!

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  7. Reader WilMarch 21, 2013 at 11:04 AM

    Brilliant! I love that colour. You are a real expert on birds and butterflies.
    Wil, ABCW Team.

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  8. cassandrasminicornerMarch 21, 2013 at 12:10 PM

    So beautiful!

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