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Pink Rose Butterfly

Pachliopta kotzebuea

Photo by 1Sarah2
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Field Notes

Description:

The Pink Rose butterfly is striking with its wings folded up. When its wings are in the down position, they are black. Just a little red on the body (near the eyes and more at the end of the body) is visible). Spotted in captivity; see notes.

Habitat:

Phillipines.

Notes:

Spotted at the Florida Museum of Natural History Butterfly Rainforest Exhibit http://www.flmnh.ufl.edu/butterflies/

Reference Links:

Encyclopedia of Life, Pachliopta kotzebuea, Black Butterflies ID Guide | Butterfly Rainforest Exhibit | Florida Museum

Species ID Suggestions

Comments (4)
Ismael Chaves
Sara do u have any idea about the ID of this butterfly, they are active during the day , In the photo looks like its wings are black but is because the photo was taken at night without flash, actually its wings are purple
1Sarah2
Thank you. This photo is from my first trip to a butterfly exhibit. It was absolutely wonderful!

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PublishedSeptember 11, 2011

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