Malachite Butterfly moth The specimen is carefully preserved

The specimen is carefully preserved in a 3"x4" frame

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It is native to temperate and tropical East Asia

The Phoebis philea butterfly is commonly found in the Americas and Caribbean

This preserved specimen

Malachite Butterfly moth The specimen is carefully preservedSiproeta 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. This specimen is encased in a 6x6 frame.