Heliconius hewitsoni

Inverse Longwing

Basic Information

General information

Family: “Nymphalidae”
Sub Family: “Heliconiinae”
Estimated Lifespan 18 Days

Garden Specific Information

Estimated Number In Flight: 0
Total Number of Pupae Received: 441
First Flown On: 04/08/04
Last Flown On: 03/17/23

Species Range:

  • “NorthAmerica” “SouthAmerica”

Host plants:

  • Passiflora pittieri

Food Source

The adults of this species are both nectar and pollen feeders just like most Heliconian butterflies.

Habitat

This butterfly can be found in forested habitats.

Life history

Eggs are laid in clusters on the tender shoots of the hostplant.

Flights

Because there are multiple generations per yer and with their long life span this butterfly can be found in flight year round.

Fun Facts

Heliconius butterflies exhibit communal roosting behavior, so they can be seen grouped in large numbers at night.