African Queen Butterfly moth Cetonia aurata

Cetonia aurata

Dactyloceras lucina is a species of very large moth of the family Brahmaeidae

Papilio bianor is native to Asia and Australia

the Republic of the Congo

New Guinea

African Queen Butterfly moth Cetonia aurataDanaus chrysippus, also known at the plain tiger, can be found throughout Asia, Australia, & Africa. The plain tiger is believed to be one of the first butterflies depicted in art. A 3500 year old Egyptian fresco in Luxor features the oldest known illustration of this species. The background photo was taken by MyMy Butterfly at St. Roch Cemetery in New Orleans, Louisiana. This specimen is encased in a 3"x4" frame.