Green Longwing | Philaethria dido | Photos © Florida Museum, by Ryan G. Fessenden
Green Longwing | Philaethria dido | Photos © Florida Museum, by Ryan G. Fessenden
Green Longwing | Philaethria dido | Photos © Florida Museum, by Ryan G. Fessenden
Green Longwing | Philaethria dido | Photos © Florida Museum, by Ryan G. Fessenden
- Common Name: Green Longwing
- Scientific Name: Philaethria dido
- Family: Nymphalidae
- Subfamily: Heliconiinae
- Tribe: Heliconiini
- Wingspan: 3.9 to 4.3 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.
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