Red-spot Diadem

Red-spot Diadem | Hypolimnas usambara | Photos © Florida Museum, by Ryan G. Fessenden

Red-spot Diadem Butterfly with wings closed. Butterfly is white with black veins. The edge of the wings have an orange/brown border. The upper wing is black, with a white and orange wing tip. Male and Female butterflies look similar.

Red-spot Diadem | Hypolimnas usambara | Photos © Florida Museum, by Ryan G. Fessenden

Common Name: Red-spot Diadem
Scientific Name: Hypolimnas usambara
Family: Nymphalidae
Subfamily: Nymphalinae
Tribe: Junoniini
Wingspan: 3.0 to 3.8 in
Place of origin: Eastern Africa

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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