Vad ar birdwing butterfly habitat

Birdwings are butterflies in the swallowtail family, that belong to the genera Trogonoptera, Troides, and Ornithoptera. Most recent authorities recognise 36 species, however, this is debated, and some authorities include additional genera. Birdwings are named for their exceptional size, angular wings, and birdlike flight. 1 2 Ornithoptera alexandrae, the Queen Alexandra's birdwing, is the largest species of butterfly in the world, with females reaching wingspans slightly in excess of 25 cm to 28 cm ( inches to 11 inches). [4] [5] This birdwing is restricted to the forests of the Oro Province in eastern Papua New Guinea. 3 4 Scientific name: Ornithoptera alexandrae Type of Animal: Insect Animal Family: Papilionidae (swallowtail butterfly family) Where Found: Forests in the Oro Province of Papua New Guinea Wingspan: (Females) up to 28 cm (11 in.), males up to 20 cm (9 in.) Weight: 12 g ( oz.), Conservation Status: Endangered. 5 Troides helena, the common birdwing, is a butterfly belonging to the family Papilionidae. It is often found in the wildlife trade due to its popularity with butterfly collectors. The butterfly has seventeen subspecies. [2] Troides helena cerberus. Video clip Description. 6 Its favoured habitat is rainforest of the Queensland wet tropics region, including riverine forest, and particularly near the coast. It is also often seen in Cairns, attracted to the flowers of Lantana, Hibiscus and Bougainvillea in suburban gardens. The species is abundant throughout its range and is not threatened. Biology. 7 8 Trogonoptera & Ripponia., Haugum, J.; Low, A. M. () A Monograph of the Birdwing Butterflies. 9 Beautiful Common Birdwing (Troides helena) butterfly in natural habitat. 10 12