Pipevine Swallowtail | Battus philenor | Photos © Florida Museum, by Ryan G. Fessenden
Pipevine Swallowtail | Battus philenor | Photos © Florida Museum, by Ryan G. Fessenden
Pipevine Swallowtail | Battus philenor | Photos © Florida Museum, by Ryan G. Fessenden
Pipevine Swallowtail | Battus philenor | Photos © Florida Museum, by Ryan G. Fessenden
- Common Name: Pipevine Swallowtail
- Scientific Name: Battus philenor
- Family: Papilionidae
- Subfamily: Papilioninae
- Tribe: Troidini
- Wingspan: 2.75 to 5.0 in
- Place of origin: North & 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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