Did You Know?

Butterfly and moth wings are covered by thousands of tiny scales that combine to create colorful wing patterns and enable the butterfly to find a mate, communicate and hide from predators.

 

Common Green Birdwing

Common Green BirdwingCommon Name: Common Green Birdwing

Scientific Name: Ornithoptera Priamus

Family: Papilionidae

Range: Australia

Fun Fact: The common green birdwing is the largest butterfly found in Australia, where the female has a wingspan of up to 20cm.


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