Doris Longwing

Latin name:

Heliconius doris

Native to:

Mexico to Bolivia

Plant Association:

The larvae feed aggressively on Passiflora.

Interesting Fact:

Doris longwings can appear in many colors. In all forms, the background color is black, and the cream color on the forewings is always present. The patch of color coming from the base of the hindwings, however, may be blue, red, orange, or dark cream.