Red-striped Leafwing | Siderone nemesis | Florida Museum photo by Ryan Fessenden

Red-striped Leafwing | Siderone nemesis | Florida Museum photo by Ryan Fessenden

Red-striped Leafwing | Siderone nemesis | Florida Museum photo by Ryan Fessenden

Red-striped Leafwing | Siderone nemesis | Florida Museum photo by Ryan Fessenden

Red-striped Leafwing, Siderone nemesis, chrysalis. Florida Museum photo by Ryan Fessenden

Red-striped Leafwing, Siderone nemesis, chrysalis. Florida Museum photo by Ryan Fessenden

• Common Name: Red-striped Leafwing
• Scientific Name: Siderone nemesis
• 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.