Invertebrates > Butterflies & Moths
AT A GLANCECommon Name: Rajah Brooke’s BirdwingScientific Name: Trogonoptera brookianaCategory: InvertebratesSubcategory: Butterflies & MothsSize: Wingspan: 5.9–6.7 in (15–17 cm)Weight: 0.04–0.08 oz (1.2–2.2 g)Lifespan: 3–4 weeks as winged adult; 3–4 months...
Invertebrates > Butterflies & Moths
AT A GLANCECommon Name: Common Crow ButterflyScientific Name: Euploea coreCategory: InvertebratesSubcategory: Butterflies & MothsSize: Wingspan: 3.3–3.7 in (8.5–9.5 cm); Body length: 1.2–1.5 in (3.0–3.8 cm)Weight: 0.015–0.025 oz (0.4–0.7 g)Lifespan: 2–4 months as...
Invertebrates > Butterflies & Moths
AT A GLANCECommon Name: Indra SwallowtailScientific Name: Papilio indraCategory: InvertebratesSubcategory: Butterflies & MothsSize: Wingspan 55 to 85 mm (2.2 to 3.3 in)Weight: 0.3 to 0.6 gLifespan: Adults live 1 to 3 weeks; chrysalis overwinters for up to 3...
Invertebrates > Butterflies & Moths
AT A GLANCECommon Name: Pale SwallowtailScientific Name: Papilio eurymedonCategory: InvertebratesSubcategory: Butterflies & MothsSize: Wingspan 7.5 to 9.5 cm (3.0 to 3.7 in)Weight: 0.5 to 1.2 gLifespan: 6 to 14 days as an adult butterfly; 1 year full life...
Invertebrates > Butterflies & Moths
AT A GLANCECommon Name: Queen ButterflyScientific Name: Danaus gilippusCategory: InvertebratesSubcategory: Butterflies & MothsSize: Wingspan 70 to 88 mm (2.8 to 3.5 in)Weight: 0.3 to 0.6 gLifespan: Adults live 2 to 6 weeksDiet: Nectarivore (feeds on milkweed,...
Invertebrates > Butterflies & Moths
AT A GLANCECommon Name: Red-spotted PurpleScientific Name: Limenitis arthemisCategory: InvertebratesSubcategory: Butterflies & MothsSize: Wingspan 7.5 to 10 cm (3.0 to 3.9 in)Weight: 0.3 to 0.8 gLifespan: Adult butterfly lives 1 to 3 weeks; multiple summer...
Invertebrates > Butterflies & Moths
OverviewAT A GLANCECommon Name: Eastern Tiger SwallowtailScientific Name: Papilio glaucusCategory: InvertebratesSubcategory: Butterflies & MothsSize: Wingspan: 3.1–5.5 in (7.9–14.0 cm); one of North America’s largest butterfliesWeight: 0.02–0.04 oz (0.6–1.2...
Invertebrates > Butterflies & Moths
OverviewAT A GLANCECommon Name: Viceroy ButterflyScientific Name: Limenitis archippusCategory: InvertebratesSubcategory: Butterflies & MothsSize: Wingspan: 2.6–3.4 in (6.5–8.6 cm)Weight: 0.015–0.035 oz (0.4–1.0 g)Lifespan: Adults: 2–3 weeks; Complete life cycle:...
Invertebrates > Butterflies & Moths
OverviewAT A GLANCECommon Name: Old World SwallowtailScientific Name: Papilio machaonCategory: InvertebratesSubcategory: Butterflies & MothsSize: Wingspan: 2.6–3.7 in (65–95 mm)Weight: 0.02–0.04 oz (0.5–1.2 g)Lifespan: Adults: 3–4 weeks; Complete life cycle: 2–3...
Invertebrates > Butterflies & Moths
OverviewAT A GLANCECommon Name: Peacock ButterflyScientific Name: Aglais ioCategory: InvertebratesSubcategory: Butterflies & MothsSize: Wingspan: 2.0–2.8 in (50–70 mm)Weight: 0.01–0.03 oz (0.3–0.8 g)Lifespan: Adults: up to 9–11 months (overwintering as adults);...
