From longwings to swallowtails, from pansies to owls, there are an incredible number of butterfly and moth species that can be found in our signature exhibit – the Judy Istock Butterfly Haven. In 2017 alone, more than 100 species took flight in the Butterfly Haven. Although some butterflies are only around for a short period of time throughout the year, there are a number of species you’re likely to find on any given Butterfly Haven visit. Below is a list of the top 25 most common species you can see in the Butterfly Haven.
25 common species you can find in the Judy Istock Butterfly Haven

Heliconius melpomene
Common postman butterfly

Heliconius doris
Doris longwing butterfly

Parthenos sylvia
Clipper butterfly

Cethosia cyane
Leopard lacewing butterfly

Morpho peleides
Common morpho butterfly

Siproeta epaphus
Rusty-tipped page butterfly

Vindula dejone
Malay cruiser butterfly, Erichson’s cruiser butterfly

Idea leuconoe
Paper kite butterfly, rice paper butterfly

Siproeta stelenes
Malachite butterfly

Heliconius sara
Sara longwing butterfly

Heliconius ismenius
Ismenius tiger longwing butterfly

Heliconius hecale
Tiger longwing butterfly

Hypolimnas bolina
Great eggfly butterfly, common eggfly butterfly

Catopsilia scylla
Orange emigrant butterfly

Heliconius atthis
False zebra longwing butterfly

Biblis hyperia
Red rim butterfly

Heliconius cydno
Cydno longwing butterfly

Papilio thoas
Thoas swallowtail butterfly, king swallowtail butterfly

Attacus atlas
Atlas moth

Papilio anchisiades
Ruby-spotted swallowtail butterfly

Ornithoptera priamus
Common green birdwing, Cairn’s birdwing

Hypna clytemnestra
Jazzy leafwing butterfly, marbled leafwing, silver studded leafwing

Precis iphita
Chocolate pansy butterfly

Caligo memnon
Giant owl butterfly

Papilio memnon
Great Mormon butterfly
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