Clipper Butterfly
The beautiful clipper butterfly (Parthenos sylvia) is a common sight at the fresh fruit stations throughout the Judy Istock Butterfly Haven. As you might guess from its name, the clipper has large wings that make it a strong flier and glider. Although its fuzzy body and outstretched wings have led visitors to think it’s a moth, the clipper is actually a butterfly.
Want to learn more about the species you can find in the Judy Istock Butterfly Haven? Check out our Butterfly Haven Butterfly & Bird Species Guide.
You can also learn more about how we get our chrysalises and cocoons by checking out the video below.
Hopefully the Peggy Notebart Nature Museum in Chicago (near Lincoln Park Zoo) will re-open soon.