Heliconius Hecale Longwing vs Snowberry Clearwing
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Heliconius Hecale Longwing | Snowberry Clearwing |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Heliconius hecale | Hemaris diffinis |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Nymphalidae | Sphingidae |
| Size | 70-85 mm wingspan | 32-50 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Underground | Underground |
| Diet | Nectar Feeders | Nectar Feeders |
| Regions | South America (Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, Venezuela, Brazil) | North America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Heliconius Hecale Longwing
A large Heliconius butterfly with black wings marked by broad orange and yellow patches. It is one of the most widespread species in the genus and is a participant in multiple mimicry rings. Adults are unusually long-lived for butterflies, surviving up to six months.
Did You Know?
It forms communal roosts of up to 30 individuals that return to the same branch every evening, providing safety in numbers.
Snowberry Clearwing
A bumblebee mimic with largely transparent wings bordered in dark brown, a fuzzy olive thorax, and black and yellow banding on the abdomen. It feeds while hovering at flowers.
Did You Know?
This moth is born with scales on its wings but they fall off during the first flight, leaving the characteristic clear windows.