Ismenius Longwing
Heliconius ismenius
Species Statistics
Lifespan
4–5 weeks
In Flight
None
Family
Nymphalidae
Subfamily
Heliconiinae
Geographic Range
South America
Habitat & Behavior
The Ismenius Longwing prefers the middlestory of sunny tall forests.
Fun Facts
Fun Fact
Like all Heliconius, the Ismenius Longwings are long lived individuals, lasting over two months in the adult stage. At night, adults will congregate in large groups, usually at the forest edge, on the tendrils of host plants and trees.