Zebra Butterfly

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf garden
gptkbp:adultPlumage feeds on nectar
gptkbp:aircraft scales and veins
gptkbp:airlines slow and graceful
gptkbp:behavior diurnal
gptkbp:breedingSeason green or brown
elaborate displays
year-round in tropical areas
gptkbp:climate warm climates
gptkbp:colors black and white stripes
black with yellow stripes
aposematic
good color discrimination
to avoid predation
gptkbp:commonName gptkb:Zebra_Longwing
gptkbp:communityEvents often seen in groups
gptkbp:cultural_significance symbol of beauty and transformation
gptkbp:diet nectar from flowers
gptkbp:distribution Central_and_South_America
gptkbp:eggColor on the underside of leaves
gptkbp:environmental_impact affected by climate change.
gptkbp:family Nymphalidae
gptkbp:fauna green with spines
gptkbp:foragingBehavior frequent visits to flowers
gptkbp:genus Heliconius
gptkbp:habitat tropical and subtropical regions
open areas and gardens
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Zebra Butterfly
gptkbp:larvalStage about 10 days
passionflower vines
about 7 to 10 days
blends with host plants
involves several instars
gptkbp:lifespan complete metamorphosis
about 2 to 4 weeks
gptkbp:migration limited migration patterns
gptkbp:notableWork studied for mimicry and evolution
gptkbp:portrayedBy mimics other toxic species
gptkbp:predators birds and other insects
using mimicry
gptkbp:reign not formed, pupates in a chrysalis
gptkbp:reproduction lays eggs on host plants
gptkbp:role important pollinators
gptkbp:scientificName Heliconius charithonia
gptkbp:sustainability_initiatives Least Concern
gptkbp:symbioticRelationships with ants
gptkbp:waterQuality various flowering plants
gptkbp:wildlife important for conservation efforts
threat to populations
gptkbp:wingspan 60 to 100 mm