Malachite Butterflies atl pick up only the Democratic Republic ofthe Congo

the Democratic Republic ofthe Congo

Nephila pilipes is typically found in primary and secondary forests and gardens of Japan

The specimen are encased in a 3 x 4“ frame

commonly known as the magnificent swallowtail

Previously thought to produce the blue colour by Tyndall scattering

Malachite Butterflies atl pick up only the Democratic Republic ofthe CongoSiproeta stelenes is named for the mineral malachite, which is similar in color to the bright green on the butterfly's wings. The malachite is found throughout Central and northern South America, where it is one of the most common butterfly species. Adults feed on flower nectar, rotting fruit, dead animals, and bat dung. These specimen are encased in a 9x9 frame.