Leopard Moth, Lepidoptera Collection Photo
The Giant or Great Leopard Moth, Hypercompe scribonia, has very distinct coloring, from its bright white wings with dark spots … Continue
Red-spotted Purple Butterfly
Red-spotted purple, Limenitis arthemis astyanax, is a North American brush-footed butterfly with a wingspan of up to 3.5 inches. The upper … Continue
Papilio dardanus, Lepidoptera Collection Photo
Papilio dardanus has the common name of the Flying Handkerchief, but more frequently is referred to as the African Swallowtail … Continue
Clipper butterfly (Parthenos sylvia) in the exhibit
The Parthenos sylvia, or the Clipper, is a butterfly usually found in the rainforests of South and Southeast Asia. They have … Continue
Atlas moths in the exhibits
The Atlas moth (Attacus atlas) is one of the largest moths in the world, with a wingspan of over 9.8 … Continue
Calisto hysius, Lepidoptera Collection Photo
Calisto hysius is a small butterfly endemic to the island of Hispaniola in the West Indies, with a wingspan of … Continue
It’s not easy being green
With the rush of the Spring Plant Sale and the 100th Anniversary Gala behind us it is time for the … Continue
Automeris Io, Lepidoptera Collection Photo
The Io moth, Automeris io, is widespread in a great deal of eastern North America, and despite its diminishing population, … Continue
Arcas imperialis, Lepidoptera Collection Photo
Arcas imperialis is in the family Lycaenidae, often called gossamer-winged butterflies. They have distinctly different coloring from either wing side, … Continue
Yes, they’re real
Swing by the Butterfly Rearing Lab and you’ll likely see gigantic moths hanging in the window. They are real, but … Continue