Leopard Lacewing Butterfly

The leopard lacewing (Cethosia cyane), is a species of heliconiine butterfly found from India to southern China (southern Yunnan), and Indochina. Its range has ...
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The leopard lacewing (Cethosia cyane), is a species of heliconiine butterfly found from India to southern China (southern Yunnan), and Indochina. Its range has expanded in the last few decades, and its arrival in the southern part of the Malay Peninsula, including Singapore, is relatively recent.
Wingspan: 2.6 to 3.3 inches.
I captured this beautiful butterfly at the Florida Museum, located on the University of Florida campus in Gainesville. Their two-story Butterfly Rainforest is a can’t-miss living exhibit that features hundreds of free-flying butterflies and birds from around the world along with an assortment of other animals including turtles and fish to experience firsthand.
The lush landscape is planted in tropical trees and colorful flowering plants amid waterfalls and a walking path. Skilled interpretive staff are available to help answer questions and provide visitors with a personal and highly engaging experience.
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