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(Dione juno)
Butterfly populations are a very good indicator of the health of an area's ecosystem !!
Also known as the Juno Silverspot or the Juno Heliconian.
   Dione juno are found moving throughout open tropical forest and the surrounding areas.
    They are known for their swift and agile flying abilities.
   They often fly by fluttering and gliding between feeding spots.
   In the evening the adults form small groups, gathering on the same plant.
    In the most northern part of their range, adults are found April - December.
    In the warmer southern locations, there are multiple generations and adults can be found year-round.
    When feeding, they usually take nectar close to the flower's corolla, causing their legs and abdomen to be covered in pollen, which they then deposit on other flowers as they continue to feed.        This is why they are considered good pollinators.
    The silver spots located on the ventral side of their wings are not only silver in color but are able to reflect light.
    Potential predators include birds, mammals (like bats), arthropods (like spiders), reptiles (like lizards).
    Their Lifespan is approximately 14 day.
    As members of the nymphalidae (Brush Footed) family, they use their shorter pair of front legs for food tasting and their two pairs of longer rear legs for propulsion.
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Diet: caterpillars feed on the leaves of various species of taxa, the Passion Flower vine.
Diet: adults feed primarily on nectar from a range of flowers. They are attracted to bright blooms, especially those rich in sugars. Males are also encountered singly taking moisture from puddles or ditches to gain necessary salts and minerals.
Wingspan: approx. 60 cm / 2.36 “
Family: Nymphalidae (Brushfooted)
Juno Longwing caterpillar.webp
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The single biggest threat to butterfly survival is habitat destruction!!
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