Birdwing (Queen Alexandra)
About the Birdwing (Queen Alexandra)
The largest butterfly in the world, with females reaching 31 cm wingspan. Discovered in 1906 and named after Queen Alexandra of the UK. Females are larger than males but brown and white; males are smaller but brilliantly colored in green and gold. Endangered due to habitat destruction from palm oil plantations. Their caterpillars are toxic, feeding on Aristolochia vines. CITES Appendix I — international trade banned.
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