Fresh Sheet – August 22, 2015

This week’s pupae shipment includes the popular Atlas moth (Attacus atlas). Although Atlas moths might take a month or more to emerge from their cocoons, there are 380 other reasons to visit our Tropical Butterfly House this week. Look at the list below for your favorites.


Penang Butterfly Farm, Malaysia

20 - Attacus atlas (Atlas Moth)
10 - Catopsilia scylla (Orange Emigrant)
85 - Cethosia cyane (Leopard Lacewing)
10 - Cethosia hypsea (Malay Lacewing)
05 - Danaus vulgaris (Blue Glassy Tiger)
27 - Euploea phaenareta (Great Crow)
10 - Hypolimnas bolina (Blue moon)
40 - Idea leuconoe (Paper Kite)
17 - Lexias dirtea (Archduke)
85 - Parthenos sylvia (The Clipper)
04 - Precis atlites (Gray Pansy)
04 - Tirumala septentrionis (Dark Blue Tiger)
83 - 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.