- Common Name: Gold Rim Swallowtail
- Scientific Name: Battus polydamas
- Family: Papilionidae
- Subfamily: Papilioninae
- Tribe: Troidini
- Wingspan: 3.5 to 4.5 in
- Place of origin: United States (Florida, Texas, and Arizona), Central & South America
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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