Cream-striped Swordtail | Graphium porthaon | Photos © Florida Museum, by Ryan G. Fessenden
Cream-striped Swordtail | Graphium porthaon | Photos © Florida Museum, by Ryan G. Fessenden
Cream-striped Swordtail | Graphium porthaon | Photos © Florida Museum, by Ryan G. Fessenden
Cream-striped Swordtail | Graphium porthaon | Photos © Florida Museum, by Ryan G. Fessenden
- Common Name: Cream-striped Swordtail
- Scientific Name: Graphium porthaon
- Family: Papilionidae
- Subfamily: Papilioninae
- Tribe: Leptocircini
- Wingspan: 2.6 to 3.3 in
- Place of origin: Southern & Eastern 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.
View All ButterfliesPhotos © Florida Museum, by Ryan Fessenden