close iframe icon
Banner

Red Postman Longwing Butterfly (Heliconius Erato Emma)

The Butterfly tribe Heliconiini, colloquially known as Longwings, includes 71 species, all confined exclusively to the neotropics.
The Heliconius Erato...
Read more

The Butterfly tribe Heliconiini, colloquially known as Longwings, includes 71 species, all confined exclusively to the neotropics.
The Heliconius Erato is probably the commonest and most widespread Heliconiine. It's 29 subspecies, including the Emma, also known as the Red Postman (pictured above).

These striking butterflies are distributed across the neotropical areas of Mexico, the Amazonia region, and Argentina.

DSC_2725caf.JPG
Read less

Views

121

Likes

Awards

Peer Award
bclumberjack XARAH Petru_M billcrotts ianlovesdevon mkofo JohnSmall +14
Top Choice
MacroSagar Drosera mickeygbself countryside jonasweiss Joviaal micHELL666 +1
Magnificent Capture
Davies2308 doubleplay KLUVNATURE douglasunger Roving_photos_6565
Superb Composition
RetinaEcho JayneBug mngr8bbcvx cherylhealy
Absolute Masterpiece
pfader richardpetersen winnerslens31
All Star
Stacy_the_Wanderer116 rueysung
Superior Skill
glenhoban
Genius
enriquekapie

Top Ranks

Monthly Pro Photo Contest Volume29Top 30 rank
Monthly Pro Photo Contest Volume29Top 30 rank week 2
Monthly Pro Photo Contest Volume29Top 20 rank week 1

Categories


1 Comment |
enriquekapie Platinum
 
enriquekapie November 21, 2021
Beautiful photo Kurt
kurtsnyder Ultimate
kurtsnyder January 12, 2022
Thanks so much Enrique! Kurt
See all
It’s your time to shine! ☀️

Share photos. Enter contests to win great prizes.
Earn coins, get amazing rewards. Join for free.

Already a member? Log In

By continuing, you agree to our Terms of Service, and acknowledge you've read our Privacy Policy Notice.