Malachite Butterfly entomology and Southeast Asia

and Southeast Asia

Acherontia atropos is commonly found in southern parts of Europe and throughout much of Africa

Cethosia biblis can be found from the Indian Subcontinent eastwards to Southeast Asia to East Asia

Salamis is a genus of nymphalid butterflies

Malachite Butterfly entomology and Southeast AsiaSiproeta stelenes is named for the mineral malachite, which is similar in color to the bright green on the butterfly's wings. The malachite is found throughout Central and northern South America, where it is one of the most common butterfly species. Adults feed on flower nectar, rotting fruit, dead animals, and bat dung. The background photo was taken by MyMy Butterfly in East Atlanta Village in Atlanta, Georgia. This specimen is encased in a 9x9