Zebra Heliconian 
Heliconius charitonius

Zebra Heliconian is a common resident of hammocks in the lower Coastal counties and pine and pine-oak woodlands in deep South Georgia along the Florida line. It is likely an immigrant elsewhere in the state, perhaps getting established until freezing weather kills it off. The first sightings from the Coast are usually in mid-July. In late summer and fall, it strays north in good numbers and has been recorded north of Atlanta from late August to late September (September 22, Hall County). Sightings in Middle and South Georgia continue through October into late November and early December (Monroe County, Nov 30 and McIntosh County, Nov 28). Adults can live up to six months and share communal roosts of up to 30 individuals. The hostplant is passionflowers (Passiflora) including maypops (Passiflora incarnata) and yellow passionflower (Passiflora lutea). Early Date: July 27 ( Crisp County); Late Date: Dec 13 (Liberty County). Conservation Status: Secure.