What is the largest butterfly in the world?
The largest butterfly in the world is the female Ornithoptera alexandrae (Papilionidae) or Queen Alexandras Birdwing. Its wingspan can be as much as 280 mm. It lives in the rain forests of Papua New Guinea and is classified as Endangered in the Red Data Book of Threatened Swallowtail Butterflies of the World. Top of the page 6. What is the smallest butterfly in the world? The smallest butterfly in the world is Brephidium exilis (Lycaenidae) or Western Pygmy Blue with a wingspan of as little as from15 to19 mm. It is fairly widespread in Southern USA. 7. What is the most common and widespread butterfly? The most common and widespread butterfly is Cynthia cardui (Nymphalidae) or Painted Lady, thanks to its migratory behaviour. Hypolimnas misippus (Nymphalidae) or the Common eggfly may be even more widespread, but not as common. 8. What is the rarest butterfly in the world? The rarest butterfly in the world is Ornithoptera alexandrae (Papilionidae) or Queen Alexandras Birdwing. It is also
