Female Noble Leafwing | Fountainea noblilis | Photos © Florida Museum, by Ryan G. Fessenden

Female Noble Leafwing | Fountainea noblilis | Photos © Florida Museum, by Ryan G. Fessenden

Male Noble Leafwing | Fountainea noblilis | Photos © Florida Museum, by Ryan G. Fessenden

Male Noble Leafwing | Fountainea noblilis | Photos © Florida Museum, by Ryan G. Fessenden

• Common Name: Noble Leafwing
  
• Scientific Name: Fountainea noblilis
• Family: Nymphalidae
• Subfamily: Charaxinae
• Tribe: Anaeini
• Wingspan: 2.5 to 3.0 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.

Photos © Florida Museum, by Ryan Fessenden