QUICK FACT: The world’s largest butterfly, spanning up to 28 cm (11 inches).

THREATS: Forest loss to timber and plantations, plus volcanic events that can erase habitat quickly.

IMPORTANCE: Pollinator, especially of native pipevines; sentinel for habitat health; high-profile flagship species for conservation in its country.

Photo credit: Charles Harbottle

QUICK FACT: The world’s largest butterfly, spanning up to 28 cm (11 inches).

THREATS: Forest loss to timber and plantations, plus volcanic events that can erase habitat quickly.

IMPORTANCE: Pollinator, especially of native pipevines; sentinel for habitat health; high-profile flagship species for conservation in its country.

Photo credit: Charles Harbottle