Queen Butterfly moth The butterfly is preserved within

The butterfly is preserved within a 9“ x 9“ frame

where their larvae feed on a variety of host plants

ranging from Vermont to Florida and eastern Texas to the Great Plains

Ayuthia spectabile

Queen Butterfly moth The butterfly is preserved withinDanaus gilippus, commonly known as the queen butterfly, is a medium sized butterfly found in the Americas. It is closely related to the famous monarch butterfly (Danaus plexippus) and shares similar orange and black coloration, but with distinct white spots and black lines on its wings. The queen butterfly's larvae feed primarily on milkweed plants, which provide them with toxins that make them distasteful to predators. These butterflies are known for