The Wing Atlas
N/A (Art installation of multiple Kenyan butterfly species)

N/A (Art installation of multiple Kenyan butterfly species)

Image: Mwintirew (CC BY 4.0)

Common NameN/A (Art installation of multiple Kenyan butterfly species)
Scientific NameN/A (Multiple species)
FamilyN/A (Multiple families represented, e.g., Nymphalidae, Papilionidae, Pieridae, Lycaenidae)
SubfamilyN/A (Multiple subfamilies)
Primary Colorsblack, blue, orange, brown, white, yellow
HabitatN/A (Diverse habitats across Kenya)
Geographic RangeKenya (representing native species of Kenya)
Flight PeriodN/A (Varies by species)
Lifecycle NotesN/A (General butterfly lifecycle involves egg, larva (caterpillar), pupa (chrysalis), and adult stages, but specific details vary greatly among the many species represented).
Identification TipsN/A (This is an art installation, not a single species for field identification. The installation itself can be identified by its shape and composition of butterflies.)

Description

This artwork is an installation composed of numerous preserved butterfly specimens, arranged to form the geographical outline of Kenya. The butterflies display a wide variety of colors, patterns, and sizes, representing the diverse native species found in the country.

Similar Species