‘Zamia’ transplant more like Zumba workout
The Rambles returns after recovering and drying off from the hard work and adventures in island planting. As many know, … Continue
Opening the Discovery Zone
Opening the new permanent exhibit, the Discovery Zone, was only made possible by hundreds of people working together over the … Continue
Procilla Dreams
Of the more than 200 species of butterflies and moths that the Butterfly Rainforest displays, the best (in my humble … Continue
Blue morpho butterflies in the exhibit
Blue morpho (Morpho helenor peleides, or sometimes just Morpho peleides) are native to tropical Central and South America, and are … Continue
Pagoda Flower
Pagoda Flower, Clerodendrum paniculatum Butterfly Rainforest staff are often asked which plants best attract butterflies. While Pentas will be at … Continue
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