The adults of this species are nectar and pollen feeders.
This butterfly can be found in riparian forest habitats.
Eggs are laid in large clusters on the tender shoots of the hostplants, and the caterpillars feed gregariously.
This butterfly has multiple generations per year and with their long life span they can be found in flight year round.
Heliconius butterflies exhibit communal roosting behavior, so they can be seen grouped in large numbers at night.
