Fresh Sheet – December 13, 2014

All of the pupae in our emerging window were raised responsibly in sustainable rainforest farms and shipped weekly to our Tropical Butterfly House. At Pacific Science Center, we are proud to participate in the positive economic, cultural, and environmental impacts that butterfly farming makes throughout the world. Come and enjoy this week’s shipment.


Penang Butterfly Farm, Malaysia

70 - Catopsilia scylla (Orange Emigrant)
08 - Cethosia cyane (Leopard Lacewing)
03 - Cethosia hypsea (Malay Lacewing)
05 - Ideopsis (Danaus) vulgaris (Blue Glassy Tiger)
02 - Euploea mulciber (Striped Blue Crow)
03 - Hypolimnas bolina (Blue moon)
70 - Idea leuconoe (Paper Kite)
26 - Lexias dirtea (Archduke)
02 - Papilio memnon (Great Memnon)
80 - Parthenos sylvia (The Clipper)
18 - Precis atlites (Gray Pansy)
63 - Vindula dejone (The Cruiser)

Total = 350

“Fresh Sheet” is our weekly shipment report of pupae on display in the emerging window. Visit Pacific Science Center’s Tropical Butterfly House and meet our newest residents.