Heliconius nattereri (Natterer's longwing) is a species of butterfly in the family Nymphalidae. It is endemic to the Atlantic forest of Brazil.

The butterfly has been found in the Feliciano Miguel Abdala Private Natural Heritage Reserve in the state of Minas Gerais.

Heliconius nattereri

The wings of the female H. nattereri are black, orange, and yellow in color, while the male wings are a black and yellow pattern. Males tend to fly faster and congregate in the canopy, while females fly slower and stay in the middle story.

Heliconius nattereri

The H. nattereri species is currently listed as endangered. This is due to their unique habitat which is currently being invaded by humans and activities such as deforestation.

Heliconius nattereri

References

nattereri

Endemic fauna of Brazil

Nymphalidae of South America

Butterflies described in 1865

Taxonomy articles created by Polbot

Taxa named by Baron Cajetan von Felder

Taxa named by Rudolf Felder