The False Apollo (Archon apollinus) is a stunning species, seen flying very early in the year from mid-March to mid-April in eastern Greece. This species of butterfly belongs to the Parnassinae subfamily of Swallowtails.
African Giant Swallowtail (Papilio antimachus)
The African Giant Swallowtail (Papilio antimachus), with a wingspan between 18 and 23 centimeters, is the largest butterfly in Africa and among the largest butterflies in the world. It is an exceedingly beautiful butterfly with a relatively wide range in Africa’s west and central primary rain forests.
Butterflies declining at an alarming rate across United States
A recently conducted assessment of butterfly trends across the contiguous United States from 2000 to 2020 found declines at every scale: reductions in total numbers of butterflies, falling species richness, and large decreases in many individual species.
Schaus’ Swallowtail benefits from hurricanes
A recent paper has highlighted that the population size of the federally endangered Schaus’ Swallowtail (Heraclides ponceana) was positively influenced by something unexpected — hurricanes.
Meet the Queen Alexandra’s Birdwing
The Queen Alexandra’s Birdwing (Ornithoptera alexandrae) is the largest butterfly in the world, with the female’s wingspan up to 30cm. Found in Papua New Guinea, this vibrant butterfly is sadly endangered as a result of habitat loss caused by large-scale logging, expanding smallholder agriculture, and oil palm planting.
