My wife took a picture of a butterfly at the Mn zoo and hasn't been able to find out what kind it is. Can anyone ID it for me? Any help would be appreciated. ( photo / image / picture from Rugrat's Garden ) ( photo / image / picture from Rugrat's Garden )
I'm not at all sure of this ID but it may be a White Peacock butterfly. They come in a variety of creams and browns. Maybe someone from around your area will be able to give a more positive ID.
Wing shape is wrong for a Peacock tho. Was the butterfly on display in an enclosed habitat? Or was it flying around free outside?
Yes the wing shape was the problem I was having in IDing this butterfly. However, I'm sure somebody will be able to give the right name for it soon.
The wingshape I believe is called Angelwing...the Question Mark and Comma butterflies have that shape but I can't find this one under the Subgenus Polygonia.
I've looked through all my books and still can't find one like the photograph. Maybe it's an exotic????
That's what I was thinking and why I asked if it was in an enclosed habitat or not. I have a book of butterflies from all around the world but this one is just not there either. If it was in a habitat, Rugrat, you might need to contact the zoo for an ID. But I will keep looking thru what I have.
Thanks for the info so far.. As far as I know it is in a enclosed habitat.. My wife has emailed the zoo, but hasn't received a reply yet..
It's a Clouded Mother of Pearl from Kenya, according to the zoo. http://www.treknature.com/gallery/Afric ... 144002.htm and http://www2.ville.montreal.qc.ca/insect ... &vivant=99 Try a link and see if you agree. Apparently they also come in other colors, but I can't find a good photo online. Thanks for all your help! Mrs. R.
