Black-tipped Diadem

Male Black-tipped Diadem | Hypolimnas monteironis | Photos © Florida Museum, by Ryan G. Fessenden

Male Black-tipped Diadem butterfly with wings closed. Butterfly is brow with darker vein stripes. Wide white bands run across the upper and lower wings.

Male Black-tipped Diadem | Hypolimnas monteironis | Photos © Florida Museum, by Ryan G. Fessenden

Female Black-tipped Diadem butterfly with wings open. Butterfly is black/brown with darker vein stripes.Wide white bands run across the upper and lower wings.

Female Black-tipped Diadem | Hypolimnas monteironis | Photos © Florida Museum, by Ryan G. Fessenden

Female Black-tipped Diadem butterfly with wings closed. Butterfly is brow with darker vein stripes. Wide white bands run across the upper and lower wings.

Common Name: Black-tipped Diadem
Scientific Name: Hypolimnas monteironis
Family: Nymphalidae
Subfamily: Nymphalinae
Tribe: Junoniini
Wingspan: 3.0 to 3.7 inches
Place of origin: Central Africa

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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