Insect Picture and Article

Here are pictures of Queen Alexandra’s Birdwing (Ornithoptera alexandrae) the largest butterfly in the world. This species was discovered by Albert Stewart Meek in 1906 from Papua New Guinea.  Queen Alexandra’s Birdwing (Ornithoptera alexandrae) is classified in the order of Lepidoptera, family of Papilionidae and genus Ornithoptera. With wingspan  of 31 cm (male butterfly can reach 20 cm but more usually about 16 cm), a body length of 8 cm (3.2 inches) and a body mass of up to 12 grams, makes this butterfly the  largest butterfly in the world.  Female are larger than males with markedly rounder, broader wings.

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Above are pictures of Iphiclides podalirius known as Scarce Swallowtail butterfly. This amazing butterfly is a Palearctic swallowtail butterfly found in gardens, fields and open woodlands. The primary larval foodplants are Blackthorn, Bullace, Cherry and Wild Plum.  Iphiclides podalirius is a butterfly of the swallowtails, Papilionidae family, and order of Lepidoptera.  It is widespread throughout Europe with the exception of the northern parts. 

Morpho peleides The Peleides Blue Morpho is an iridescent tropical butterfly.  Morpho peleides is grouped in order  Lepidoptera. This butterfly is among the largest butterflies in the world, with wings spanning from five to eight inches.  Morpho peleides has blue wings in coloration  with black edge.

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