Red-bordered Metalmark vs Doris Longwing
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Red-bordered Metalmark | Doris Longwing |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Caria ino | Heliconius doris |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Riodinidae | Nymphalidae |
| Size | 28-35 mm wingspan | 65-80 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Heathland | Forests |
| Diet | Omnivores | Nectar Feeders |
| Regions | South Texas through Mexico and Central America | South America (Brazil, Peru, Colombia, Ecuador, Bolivia) |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Red-bordered Metalmark
A dark metalmark butterfly with bright red-orange borders along the wing edges and metallic blue-green scaling at the wing bases. It perches with wings spread flat.
Did You Know?
Males are fiercely territorial, perching on sunlit leaf surfaces and darting out at any passing insect.
Doris Longwing
A highly variable Heliconius butterfly that occurs in multiple color forms including blue, red, and green morphs. All forms share the same basic wing shape but differ dramatically in color pattern. It inhabits the understory of dense tropical forests.
Did You Know?
A single population can contain blue, red, and green color morphs, all controlled by a single genetic switch, making it a model for studying wing pattern evolution.