Female Great Orange Tip | Hebomoia glaucippe | Photos © Florida Museum, by Ryan G. Fessenden
Female Great Orange Tip | Hebomoia glaucippe | Photos © Florida Museum, by Ryan G. Fessenden
Male Great Orange Tip | Hebomoia glaucippe | Photos © Florida Museum, by Ryan G. Fessenden
Male Great Orange Tip | Hebomoia glaucippe | Photos © Florida Museum, by Ryan G. Fessenden
  • Common Name: Great Orange Tip
  • Scientific Name: Hebomoia glaucippe
  • Family: Peiridae
  • Subfamily: Pierinae
  • Wingspan: 2.5 to 3.5 in
  • Place of origin: Southeast Asia

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.

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Photos © Florida Museum, by Ryan Fessenden