North American postman (SciiFii)

The North American postman (Heliconius tigristriatus) is a species of brightly colored butterfly belonging to the subfamily Heliconiinae of the family Nymphalidae that originally did not exist, but has since been created by SciiFii and introduced throughout the rainforests, swamps, forests, and open woodlands across North America to help boost biodiversity. The North American postman has bright colors to deter predators, as this butterfly has highly potent toxins. The adult North American postman butterflies are unusual in feeding on pollen as well as on nectar. The North American postman possesses ultraviolet vision which enhances its ability to distinguish subtle differences between markings on the wings of other butterflies. This allows the butterfly to avoid mating with other species that share the same geographic range. The conservation status of the North American postman is Least Concern due to successful conservation efforts, the North American postman's wide range and its tolerance to many of the human activities.
Category:Animals
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Category:SciiFii