The Dione juno huascuma, commonly known as the Mexican Juno Longwing or simply a subspecies of the Juno butterfly, is a strikingly beautiful butterfly in the subfamily Heliconiinae of the family Nymphalidae. This butterfly is known for its vibrant orange wings, which are accented with bold black spots and borders on the dorsal side. The ventral side of its wings features a more subdued palette, typically with pale brown and silver spots, which aid in camouflage when the butterfly is at rest with its wings closed. This species, including the huascuma subspecies, is primarily found in Mexico and parts of Central America, where it frequents open fields, gardens, and forest edges.
Dione juno huascuma plays an important ecological role as a pollinator and as part of the food web. Its larvae typically feed on passionflower (Passiflora) vines, which contain toxic compounds that the caterpillars can tolerate and use for their own defense. The bright coloration of the adult butterfly serves as a warning to predators about its unpalatability—a classic example of aposematism. Its graceful flight and vivid coloring also make it a favorite among butterfly watchers and in butterfly conservatories. Though not considered endangered, maintaining its habitat is crucial for its continued survival, especially in regions facing urban expansion and deforestation.
We firmly support sustainable tropical butterfly collections as long as they protect the rainforest where they fly and develop responsible, conscious trading.
This allows us to support local ranching farms with ethically sourced material and, at the same time, help collectors and enthusiasts contribute to understanding and treasuring those species.
All our items are carefully delivered to prevent damages on transport, papered items are packaged in glassine envelopes specifying capture/breeding data and location available. CITES certificate will be provided in the specimens required.
HOW WE GRADE OUR LISTINGS (SPECIMENS)
As Insect specimens are natural products, some are bred and some others caught in wild, the quality can vary greatly.
The guide below explains the grading used for specimens in our listings.
A1 No visible imperfections, both antennas, no tearing, scratches or missing part of the wings (or as perfect as you could expect from wild caught specimens), with exception of some leg damage.
A1- Very minor damage, normally restricted to antenna damage or antennae attached separately in the envelope.
A- These specimens have minor damage, such as antenna damage, or minor flight wear such as small scratches, minor sale damage, some minor fraying/chipping around the edges of the wings.
A2 More significant damage, such as major flight wear, small rips, small pieces missing from the wings, damage to the thorax or abdomen.
B or Second Grade These specimens have similar damage to A2 specimens, but to a more significant degree. Usually used as parts replacement or art work material
| SPECIMEN | |
|---|---|
| Country | Mexico |
| Locality | Los Tuxtlas Veracruz |
| Collection type | Wild collected |
| Bio-zone | Neotropical |
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