Mimic Kite Swallowtail | Mimoides ilus branchus | Photos © Florida Museum, by Ryan G. Fessenden
Mimic Kite Swallowtail | Mimoides ilus branchus | Photos © Florida Museum, by Ryan G. Fessenden
Mimic Kite Swallowtail | Mimoides ilus branchus | Photos © Florida Museum, by Ryan G. Fessenden
Mimic Kite Swallowtail | Mimoides ilus branchus | Photos © Florida Museum, by Ryan G. Fessenden
- Common Name: Mimic Kite Swallowtail
- Scientific Name: Mimoides ilus branchus
- Family: Papilionidae
- Subfamily: Papilioninae
- Tribe: Leptocircini
- Wingspan: 3.0 to 3.5 in
- Place of origin: Central 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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