Large-striped Swordtail | Graphium antheus | Florida Museum photo by Ryan Fessenden

Large-striped Swordtail | Graphium antheus | Florida Museum photo by Ryan Fessenden

Large-striped Swordtail | Graphium antheus | Florida Museum photo by Ryan Fessenden

Large-striped Swordtail | Graphium antheus | Florida Museum photo by Ryan Fessenden

Large-striped Swordtail, Graphium antheus, chrysalis. Florida Museum photo by Ryan Fessenden

Large-striped Swordtail, Graphium antheus, chrysalis. Florida Museum photo by Ryan Fessenden

• Common Name: Large-striped Swordtail
  
• Scientific Name: Graphium antheus
• Family: Papilionidae
• Subfamily: Papilioninae
• Tribe: Leptocircini
• Wingspan: 2.6 to 3.0 in
• Place of origin: Central & Southern Africa

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.