Female Silver Emperor | Doxocopa laure | Florida Museum photo by Ryan Fessenden

Female Silver Emperor | Doxocopa laure | Florida Museum photo by Ryan Fessenden

Male Silver Emperor | Doxocopa laure | Florida Museum photo by Ryan Fessenden

Male Silver Emperor | Doxocopa laure | Florida Museum photo by Ryan Fessenden

Silver Emperor, Doxocopa laure, chrysalis. Florida Museum photo by Ryan Fessenden

Silver Emperor, Doxocopa laure, chrysalis. Florida Museum photo by Ryan Fessenden

• Common Name: Silver Emperor
• Scientific Name: Doxocopa laure
• Family: Nymphalidae
• Subfamily: Apaturinae
• Wingspan: 2.75 to 2.25 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.