Common Name:
Scientific Name: Heliconius hecale zuleika.
Family: Nymphalidae.
Subfamily: Heliconninae.
Genus: Heliconius, Kluk, 1802.
Species: hecale.
FW Length: 42-50 mm.
Geographic Range: Widely distribuited from sea level to 1700 m, on both slopes, this species is found in literally all habitats from primary rain forest to open pastures.
Host Plant (s): Passiflora vitifolia, P. Auriculataassifloraceae).
| Metamorphosis Time Life (days) | |||
| Egg | Caterpillar | Chysalis | Butterfly Life |
| 14 | 22 | 20 | 28-35 |
| Total Proccess: 84-91 | |||