Creature Closeups Longwing Butterflies California Academy of Sciences

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Osher Rainforest is home to 15+ butterfly species • …but only one group has a botanical BFF. • Longwings (Heliconius spp.) slurp nectar • from the flowers of the Psiguria vine • …but they also collect and consume pollen, • an unusual ability among butterflies. • This extra source of protein • allows longwings to live for months longer • than they would on a diet of nectar alone. • - - • 🙌 Now More Than Ever, We Need Your Support • The Academy has a new mission: to regenerate the natural world through science, learning and collaboration. Please consider a donation to https://bit.ly/3JcOewJ — any amount helps. Thank you! • - - • The California Academy of Sciences is a renowned scientific and educational institution dedicated to regenerating the natural world through science, learning, and collaboration. Based in San Francisco’s Golden Gate Park, it's the only place in the world to house an aquarium, planetarium, rainforest, and natural history museum—plus cutting-edge research programs—all under one living roof. • Connect with us: • • Facebook: / calacademy • • Twitter: / calacademy • • Instagram: / calacademy

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