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Dryas iulia (often incorrectly spelled julia), [3] commonly called the Julia butterfly, Julia heliconian, the flame, or flambeau, is a species of brush-footed (or nymphalid) butterfly. The sole representative of its genus Dryas, [4] it is native from Brazil to southern Texas and Florida, and in summer can sometimes be found as far north as ...
Dryas iulia (Fabricius, 1775) Family: Nymphalidae. Subfamily: Heliconiinae. Identification: Forewings elongate. Male bright orange above and below; upperside of hindwing with narrow black border on outer margin. Female duller orange, with more black markings above. Wing Span: 3 1/4 - 3 5/8 inches (8.2 - 9.2 cm).
Dryas iulia (often incorrectly spelled julia), commonly called the Julia butterfly, Julia heliconian, the flame, or flambeau, is a species of brush-footed butterfly (known as Nymphalidae). The sole representative of its genus Dryas, it is native from Brazil to southern Texas and Florida, and in summer can sometimes be found as far north as ...
Dryas iulia (often incorrectly spelled julia), commonly called the Julia butterfly, Julia heliconian, the flame, or flambeau, is a species of brush-footed (or nymphalid) butterfly.
One of the most distinctive traits of the Julia butterfly, scientifically known as Dryas iulia, is its vibrant orange wings. These can span up to 3.5 inches (8.9 cm) across, making it a particularly striking sight.
Adult: dorsal male bright orange with two black spots on each forewing; female orange with black stripes on each forewing; ventral surface pale orange/brown with smudge marks; no white spots as in Gulf Fritillary. Range. s. TX, s. FL, strays to NM (1) and OK (3) / Cuba / Mex. to Argentina - Map - MPG.
Summary 2 Dryas iulia (often incorrectly spelled julia), commonly called the Julia butterfly, Julia heliconian, the flame, or flambeau, is a species of brush-footed butterfly (known as Nymphalidae).The sole representative of its genus Dryas, it is native from Brazil to southern Texas and Florida, and in summer can sometimes be found as far north as eastern Nebraska.
Dryas iulia. The Julia is widely distributed from the southern US through to the subtropical regions of southern South America. Males are bright orange, with a narrow black stripe on the forewings and a black edge on the lower hindwing. Females are duller with more black markings.
Julia Longwing Butterfly (Dryas iulia) Detailing the physical features, habits, territorial reach and other identifying qualities of the Julia Longwing Butterfly
The genus name Dryas originates from Greek Dryad nymphs that live in oak forests. What an appropriate name for this forest-dwelling butterfly! CLASSIFICATION. Class: Insecta Order: Lepidoptera Family: Nymphalidae Subfamily: Heliconinae Tribe: Heliconini Genus species: Dryas iulia. IDENTIFICATION