Ornithoptera is a genus of birdwing butterflies found in the northern portion of the Australasian realm, east of Weber's line; the Moluccas, New Guinea, the Solomon Islands, and northeastern Australia; except for Ornithoptera richmondia, which may be found in far northeastern New South Wales, Australia, therefore the southernmost distribution ...

Ornithoptera alexandrae, the Queen Alexandra's birdwing, is the largest species of butterfly in the world, with females reaching wingspans slightly in excess of 25 to 28 cm (10 to 11 in). [4] [5] This birdwing is restricted to the forests of the Oro Province in eastern Papua New Guinea.

Some species may be found as far west as India, and are the westernmost distributed of all birdwings. All Ornithoptera species are found in the northern portion of the Australasian realm, east of Weber's line; the Moluccas, New Guinea, the …

Ornithoptera priamus, the common green birdwing, Cape York birdwing, Priam's birdwing, northern birdwing or New Guinea birdwing is a widespread species of birdwing butterfly found in the central and south Moluccas, New Guinea, Bismarck …

2024年2月24日 · Goliath Birdwing (Ornithoptera goliath) The Goliath Birdwing butterfly, known scientifically as Ornithoptera goliath, stands as the second largest butterfly species in the world, surpassed only by the majestic Queen Alexandra’s birdwing.

2019年3月10日 · Common Green Birdwing (Ornithoptera priamus) The Common Green Birdwing, with its stunning bright green and black wings, is more than just a visual marvel; it’s a fascinating subject of the natural world.

As nature lover and especially if you have a passion for the Ornithoptera family, you can find here some information, pictures, taxonomy lists, etc. about these beautiful butterflies. I made it for myself as an overview and like to share it.

2018年12月27日 · Wallace’s Golden Birdwing (Ornithoptera croesus) The Wallace’s Golden Birdwing, also known as the Wallace Butterfly, is a large, vibrantly-colored butterfly found in a very limited region in Indonesia.

On this website you can find species and subspecies of the genus ORNITHOPTERA, TROIDES and TROGONOPTERA Cl ick on a word in the menu. Choose in the unfolded list.

birdwing butterflies of this genus: a pair of Ornithoptera meridionalis was reported to have fetched USD 3,400 in Germany (Melisch and Schutz 2000). This species is listed with all other birdwings on CITES