Tiger Longwing
Heliconius hecale
Species Statistics
Lifespan
4–5 weeks
In Flight
11
Family
Nymphalidae
Subfamily
Heliconiinae
Geographic Range
North AmericaSouth America
Habitat & Behavior
The butterfly is found in forested areas.
Fun Facts
Fun Fact
Longwings participate in another fascinating behavior known as communal roosting. Circadian communal roosting in butterflies occurs when a number gather to rest for the night, typically on a single branch. These communal roosters can be quite numerous and can consist of single or a variety of species.