Fresh Sheet – October 18, 2014

This week’s shipment of pupae from Malaysia includes 60 Idea leuconoe (Paper Kite), subject of Life Science’s longevity study. Nine other tropical Asian species are hanging in the emerging window as well. Stop by our Tropical Butterfly House and take a look!


Penang Butterfly Farm
Malaysia

60 - Cethosia cyane (Leopard Lacewing)
04 - Chilasa clytia (Common Mime)
05 - Doleschalia bisaltide (Autumn Leaf)
24 - Hypolimnas bolina (Blue moon)
60 - Idea leuconoe (Paper Kite)
05 - Papilio memnon (Great Memnon)
39 - Papilio nephelus (Yellow Helen)
60 - Parthenos sylvia (The Clipper)
13 - Tirumala septentrionis (Dark Blue Tiger)
60 - Vindula dejone (The Cruiser)

Total = 330

“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.