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The Top 5 Largest Butterflies on Earth
| Butterfly | Wingspan (cm) | Wingspan (in) | Distribution | Redbook Status | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Alexandra's birdwing (Ornithoptera alexandrae) | 28 cm | 11 in | Papua New Guinea (Indonesia) | Endangered B1+2c |
| 2 | Goliath birdwing (Ornithoptera goliath) | 27-28 cm | 10-11 in | Papua New Guinea (Indonesia) | N/A |
| 3 | African giant swallowtail (Papilio antimachus) | 23 cm | 9.1 in | Africa | Data Deficient |
| 4 | Bru opalescent birdwing (Troides prattorum) | 20 cm | 7.9 in | Papua New Guinea (Indonesia) | Vunerable D2 |
| 5 | Chimaera birdwing (Ornithoptera chimaera) | 19 cm | 7.5 in | Papua New Guinea (Indonesia) | Least Risk / Near Threatened |
Special Report
- The Ornithoptera Alexandrae butterfly was named in honor of Queen Alexandra, the Danish wife of King Edward VII of England.
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Animals & Nature, Threatened & Endangered Species, Top 5 Largest
Sources: Various, IUCN 2007. 2007 IUCN Red List of Threatened Species.
List Notes:
Sources: Various, IUCN 2007. 2007 IUCN Red List of Threatened Species.
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