Malachite | Siproeta stelenes | Florida Museum photo by Ryan Fessenden

Malachite | Siproeta stelenes | Florida Museum photo by Ryan Fessenden

Malachite | Siproeta stelenes | Florida Museum photo by Ryan Fessendenn

Malachite | Siproeta stelenes | Florida Museum photo by Ryan Fessenden

Malachite, Siproeta stelenes, chrysalis. Florida Museum photo by Ryan Fessenden

Malachite, Siproeta stelenes, chrysalis. Florida Museum photo by Ryan Fessenden

• Common Name: Malachite
  
• Scientific Name: Siproeta stelenes
• Family: Nymphalidae
• Subfamily: Nymphalinae
• Tribe: Victorinini
• Wingspan: 3.2 to 4.0 in
• Place of origin: Southeast Florida, 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.