Silver-studded Leafwing | Hypna clytemnestra | Florida Museum photo by Ryan Fessenden

Silver-studded Leafwing | Hypna clytemnestra | Florida Museum photo by Ryan Fessenden

Silver-studded Leafwing | Hypna clytemnestra | Florida Museum photo by Ryan Fessenden

Silver-studded Leafwing | Hypna clytemnestra | Florida Museum photo by Ryan Fessenden

Silver-studded Leafwing, Hypna clytemnestra, chrysalis. Florida Museum photo by Ryan Fessenden

Silver-studded Leafwing, Hypna clytemnestra, chrysalis. Florida Museum photo by Ryan Fessenden

• Common Name: Silver-studded Leafwing
• Scientific Name: Hypna clytemnestra
• Family: Nymphalidae
• Subfamily: Charaxinae
• Tribe: Anaeini
• Wingspan: 2.5 to 3.5 in
• Place of origin: 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.