The Wing Atlas
Ornithoptera alexandrae

Ornithoptera alexandrae

Scientific NameOrnithoptera alexandrae
FamilyPapilionidae
Conservation StatusCritically Endangered (CR)

Description

The world's largest butterfly, known for its striking sexual dimorphism. Females are larger with brown wings marked with cream or white, and a cream-colored body. Males are smaller, featuring iridescent blue-green and black patterns on their wings.

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