Malay Lacewing

Malay Lacewing | Cethosia hypsea | Florida Museum photo by Ryan Fessenden

Malay Lacewing Butterfly with wings closed. Male and female butterflies look similar. Wings have many small points along the edges. With wings closed butterfly is black, tan, orange/red, cream in a complicated pattern.

Malay Lacewing | Cethosia hypsea | Florida Museum photo by Ryan Fessenden

Chrysalis hanging from a green stem, displaying textured brown and tan/white patterns.

Malay Lacewing, Cethosia hypsea, chrysalis. Florida Museum photo by Ryan Fessenden

Common Name: Malay Lacewing
Scientific Name: Cethosia hypsea
Family: Nymphalidae
Subfamily: Heliconiinae
Tribe: Acraeini
Wingspan: 2.6 to 3.3 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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