Pink-spotted Cattleheart | Parides photinus | Photos © Florida Museum, by Ryan G. Fessenden
Pink-spotted Cattleheart | Parides photinus | Photos © Florida Museum, by Ryan G. Fessenden
Pink-spotted Cattleheart | Parides photinus | Photos © Florida Museum, by Ryan G. Fessenden
Pink-spotted Cattleheart | Parides photinus | Photos © Florida Museum, by Ryan G. Fessenden
  • Common Name: Pink-spotted Cattleheart
  • Scientific Name: Parides photinus
  • Family: Papilionidae
  • Subfamily: Papilioninae
  • Tribe: Troidini
  • Wingspan: 2.5 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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Photos © Florida Museum, by Ryan Fessenden