- Common Name: Atala
- Scientific Name: Eumaeus atala
- Family: Lycaenidae
- Subfamily: Theclinae
- Tribe: Eumaeini
- Wingspan: 1.5 to 2.0 in
- Place of origin: Cuba & South Florida
Butterflies in the exhibit are raised on butterfly farms around the world. This form of sustainable agriculture helps protect natural forest habitats from destruction and promote local economic growth.
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