Troides magellanus

Place of origin - Indonesia

Sex - Male

Wingspan - 5.5" to 6"

Frame size - 11.5" x 14.5" x 1.25"

Frame color - black
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Details

Troides magellanus belongs to the "birdwing" group of butterflies. The most remarkable charateristic of this particular species is that its golden yellow wings become a glaze of iridescent green-blue when viewed at low angles. This phenomenon is caused by tiny little specialized scales on its wings.