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2007-02-28 09:19:29 · 2 answers · asked by Robin 2 in Science & Mathematics Zoology

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All butterflies are in Class Insecta, one of the classes in Phylum Arthropoda.

2007-02-28 09:26:23 · answer #1 · answered by ecolink 7 · 0 1

The Zebra Heliconian (also known as the Heliconius charitonius or Zebra longwing) is a species of butterfly. It is the State Butterfly of Florida.

The caterpillar feeds on Passiflora lutea, (yellow passionflower), Passiflora suberosa (corky stemmed passionvine), and Passiflora biflora (two-flower). The adults are unusual among butterflies in that they eat pollen as well as sipping nectar. This ability contributes to their longevity -- 3 months as an adult. [1] Another unusual feature is that adults roost in groups of up to 70, and return to the same roost each evening. It was named the official butterfly of Florida in 1996 by Governor Chiles

Scientific classification
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Class: Insecta
Order: Lepidoptera
Family: Nymphalidae
Genus: Heliconius
Species: H. charitonius

2007-02-28 09:28:37 · answer #2 · answered by Jeremysmom05 3 · 0 0

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