Doris Longwing
Heliconius doris
Black wings with yellow forewing spots and hindwing rays that may be red, blue or green depending on the individual. It glides unhurriedly and visits flowers steadily, and adults are long-lived. Its range of colour forms lets visitors see polymorphism in action, making it an engaging educational species.
- Family
- Nymphalidae
- Origin
- Mexico to the Amazon Basin
- Wingspan
- 65–85 mm
- Flight
- Slow, mid-level
- Availability
- On request



