Cydno Longwing
Heliconius cydno
Species Statistics
Lifespan
2–3 weeks
In Flight
12
Family
Nymphalidae
Subfamily
Heliconiinae
Geographic Range
South America
Habitat & Behavior
The butterfly is found in forested areas.
Fun Facts
Fun Fact
In the genus Heliconius most species rely entirely on airborne chemicals to locate mates. Males of hecale, ismenius and cydno are attracted by pheromones to the pupae of con-specific females. The day before emergence a female pupa will usually have several males in close attendance.