Silver King Shoemaker | Archaeoprepona demophoon | Florida Museum photo by Ryan Fessenden

Silver King Shoemaker | Archaeoprepona demophoon | Florida Museum photo by Ryan Fessenden

Silver King Shoemaker | Archaeoprepona demophoon | Florida Museum photo by Ryan Fessenden

Silver King Shoemaker | Archaeoprepona demophoon | Florida Museum photo by Ryan Fessenden

Silver King Shoemaker, Archaeoprepona demophoon, chrysalis. Florida Museum photo by Ryan Fessenden

Silver King Shoemaker, Archaeoprepona demophoon, chrysalis. Florida Museum photo by Ryan Fessenden

• Common Name: Silver King Shoemaker
• Scientific Name: Archaeoprepona demophoon
• Family: Nymphalidae
• Subfamily: Charaxinae
• Tribe: Preponini
• Wingspan: 2.8 to 4.5 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.