Heliconius hecale belongs to passionflower butterflies that are mainly found in Central and South America. In English, they are also called longwings because their wingspan is quite large compared to the length of their body. The size is about 7 cm.
This butterfly was photographed in butterfly garden Philodila which is located in a care facility. The butterfly garden is a place where beautiful encounters take place. It is a place of connection. It is a place of us together. Together, we care for the beautiful butterflies and the butterflies provide moments of happiness. This small garden depends on donors, gifts and volunteers. It is wonderful to see how residents respond to these happy flutterers. But everyone is welcome and are also happy to give education to schools.
All proceeds therefore go straight back to the butterfly garden.
                                
 
                                
                                        My photos were taken at butterfly garden Philodila. This butterfly garden is located in a care facility (Mariaoord in Rosmalen) and runs entirely on donations and volunteers. All proceeds also go directly to this butterfly garden.
My photos were taken in butterfly garden Philodila. This butterfly garden is located in a..
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