An original creation only available at BugInABox.com. In a special genus, Ornithoptera, or Bird-wing butterflies, this butterfly is a classic example of how a subspecies develops. When the differences between populations are great, individuals can be isolated and defined as a subspecies. In the Australian region, from Queensland to the Solomon Islands, this butterfly differs dramatically in the iridescent background color of the male's wings. The Ornithoptera Priamus Poseidon has green wings, the Ornithoptera Urvillianus has blue, and the Ornithoptera Croesus Lydius has yellow-orange wings. Croesus has developed so differently that it is now recognized as a separate species. Each measures 4" tall x 5" wide, in an 11"w x 13"h frame. |
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