Trogonoptera brookiana

Place of origin - Peru

Sex - Male

Wingspan- 5" to 5.5"

Frame size - 7.75" X 5.75" X 1.75"

Frame color - black only
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Details

The architectural patterns of the metallic lime green triangles, found on its forewings, set against the jet black background is reminiscent of New York city's Chrysler building.

This butterfly is also known as the "Rajah Brookes Birdwing", named after Sir James Brooke, the first White Rajah of 19th century Sarawak.


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