Julia Longwing
Dryas iulia (Fabricius, 1775)
Family: Nymphalidae
Status: Rare stray
NENHP Ranking: Not listed
Range: This species resides from extreme southern United States south into the Caribbean Islands and South America. The Nebraska records are the northern-most for the species.
Larval Hostplant(s): Passion-vines (Passiflora sp.)
Broods/Flight Times: Year round in its home range.
Overwintering: Does not overwinter north of southern Texas.
Habitat: Strays could appear anywhere.
Avg. Wingspan: 3 1/4 – 3 5/8 inches
Found at:
Similar Species: None
Notes:
Julia Longwing, Hidalgo Co., TX, Bryan Reynolds
Julia Heliconian, Dryas iulia, male, on mist flower, Conoc… | Flickr


