Red Lacewing | Cethosia biblis | Photos © Florida Museum, by Ryan G. Fessenden
Red Lacewing | Cethosia biblis | Photos © Florida Museum, by Ryan G. Fessenden
Red Lacewing | Cethosia biblis | Photos © Florida Museum, by Ryan G. Fessenden
Red Lacewing | Cethosia biblis | Photos © Florida Museum, by Ryan G. Fessenden
- Common Name: Red Lacewing
- Scientific Name: Cethosia biblis
- Family: Nymphalidae
- Subfamily: Heliconinae
- 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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