Fresh Sheet – November 14, 2015

They’re back, they’re beautiful, they’re birdwings from Malaysia, Troides helena! Everyone’s favorite, large and lovely Lepidoptera will soon be flying in our Tropical Butterfly House. Come see them and all their colorful companions.


Penang Butterfly Farm, Malaysia

07 - Attacus atlas (Atlas Moth)
70 - Cethosia cyane (Leopard Lacewing)
30 - Cethosia hypsea (Malay Lacewing)
20 - Hypolimnas bolina (Blue moon)
60 - Idea leuconoe (Paper Kite)
40 - Papilio memnon (Great Memnon)
60 - Parthenos sylvia (The Clipper)
23 - Tirumala septentrionis (Dark Blue Tiger)
30 - Troides helena (Yellow Birdwing)
60 - Vindula dejone (The Cruiser)

Total = 400

“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.