Leopard Lacewing
Cethosia cyane
Species Statistics
Lifespan
2–3 weeks
In Flight
48
Family
Nymphalidae
Subfamily
Heliconiinae
Geographic Range
Asia
Habitat & Behavior
This butterfly is quite common in its native land and can be found in a variety of habitats.
Fun Facts
Fun Fact
In 2008, we had a special Lacewing emerge here at the Gardens. It is called a gynandromorph, this means the left side of the butterfly showed female characteristics and the right side showed male characteristics.