Crowned HairstreakWith a wingspan ranging up to 60 mm in Males, located in southern Mexico, until Ecuador, this butterfly is known as the Crowned Hairstreak or Evenus coronata. It is a very rare butterfly that also comes in a green color.
Chrysiridia rhipheusThis daylight butterfly started out being considered a moth, until Dru Druli placed it in the genus “Papilo.” It is native to Madagascar, the worlds 4th largest island
Janetta ForesterWith large patches of metallic blue, green, orange or red, these butterflies originate from Africa. This butterfly lives and reproduces in the rain forest, flies close to the ground and is attracted to fruits.
Amber Phantom ButterflyThese unique butterflies have transparent wings, are often found proximate to bamboos & live in deeply shaded rain forests. The Amber Phantom Butterfly is crepuscular and is rarely seen in vivid sunlight.
Rhetus perianderThese butterflies are far from clingy. Their radiant blue color speaks for their beauty. They are usually found individually, or in low numbers. They are known to play in the mud after mating, & have been found feeding on juices of a dead tarantula.
Teinopalpus aureusBeautiful greens & golds decorate this Teinopalpus aureus. It has a strong, rapid flight, and a beautiful personality as well. The butterfly is very rare, therefore not much is known about it. However, it is protected by Chinese law.
Blue Morpho ButterflyOne of the largest butterflies in the world, the Blue Morpho tastes with sensors on their legs and feeds on fermenting fruits. To scare off predators, they close their wings, which have a less beautiful, camouflage coloring.
Blue Morpho ButterflyThe Blue Clipper butterfly (Parthenos sylvia) is an energetic, fast butterfly. It feeds off of Lanatana tropical plants & is found in Asia. They come in a blue & brown color
Western Blue BeautyThe Western Blue Beauty, Protogoniomorpha cytora, is found in the West coast of Africa. In lowlands, it could be found sunbathing, with its wings spread out.
BirdwingTaking a month to develop, with a wingspan of up to 1 foot, the Birdwing is the largest butterfly. The females differ from males because they are brown