Live Statistics
A real-time snapshot of butterflies currently in flight.
Butterfly of the Day
Sara Longwing
Heliconius sara
Origin
North America
Lifespan
30 Days
Status
Active Flight
In Flight
2
Host Plant
Passifloraceae
Overview
Butterflies
329
Species
29
Families
2
Avg Lifespan
3–4 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.
20 species represented
Source labels: South America, Central/South America