Dero Clearwing | Dircenna dero | Florida Museum photo by Ryan Fessenden

Dero Clearwing | Dircenna dero | Florida Museum photo by Ryan Fessenden

Dero Clearwing | Dircenna dero | Florida Museum photo by Ryan Fessenden

Dero Clearwing | Dircenna dero | Florida Museum photo by Ryan Fessenden

Dero Clearwing, Dircenna dero, chrysalis. Florida Museum photo by Ryan Fessenden

Dero Clearwing, Dircenna dero, chrysalis. Florida Museum photo by Ryan Fessenden

• Common Name: Dero Clearwing
• Scientific Name: Dircenna dero
• Family: Nymphalidae
• Subfamily: Danainae
• Tribe: Ithomiini
• Wingspan: 2.4 to 2.6 in
• Place of origin: Central & South America

Butterflies in the exhibit are raised on butterfly farms around the world. This form of sustainable agriculture helps protect natural forest habitats from destruction and promote local economic growth.