Large-striped Swordtail | Graphium antheus | Photos © Florida Museum, by Ryan G. Fessenden
Large-striped Swordtail | Graphium antheus | Photos © Florida Museum, by Ryan G. Fessenden
Large-striped Swordtail | Graphium antheus | Photos © Florida Museum, by Ryan G. Fessenden
Large-striped Swordtail | Graphium antheus | Photos © Florida Museum, by Ryan G. 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.
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