Live Statistics
A real-time snapshot of butterflies currently in flight.
Butterfly of the Day
Ismenius Longwing
Heliconius ismenius
Origin
South America
Lifespan
30 Days
Status
Active Flight
In Flight
33
Host Plant
Passiflora
Overview
Butterflies
231
Species
6
Families
1
Avg Lifespan
4–5 weeks
Geographic Origins
Origin heat map
Darker green regions indicate more species currently represented in flight.
Region detail
Central and South America
Species associated with Central and South American tropical and subtropical habitats.
6 species represented
Source labels: South America, Central/South America