Also known as the Jamaican Swallowtail, this butterfly can grow to have a body length of around three inches, and is notable for the striking dark yellow on its wings.
Fortunately, while the population of the Miranda Birdwing is on the decline due to habitat destruction, the species is still considered to be at minimal risk in terms of conservation.
In addition to its population being well-distributed across the Philippines, the Magellan Birdwing is also found on Orchid Island, which is part of Taiwan.
This butterfly is named for the Chimaera of Greek legend, which was comprised of three or more different animals.
Few butterflies are as striking as the Wallace’s Golden Birdwing, which is appropriately named for the rich, deep shades of yellow and orange on its wings.
The Rippon’s Birdwing butterfly is on par with other, similar varieties of birdwings in terms of size, but it has some unique features as well.
This butterfly is sometimes commercially bred in Indonesia specifically for collections, but specimens are still quite rare.