Butterfly Directory

The butterfly species depicted here are those most commonly exhibited in the butterfly conservatory. On any specific day, there may be additional species, and some species listed here may not be in flight. When you visit the Butterfly conservatory, your Butterfly Interpreter can assist with further identification.

For a larger view of individual butterflies, click on the image.

 Scientific Name: Papilio polyxenes
 Common Name: Black Swallowtail
 Native Location: Missouri
 Scientific Name: Papilio rumanzovia
 Common Name: Scarlet Mormon
 Native Location: Southeast Asia
 Scientific Name: Papilio palinuris
 Common Name: Green Banded Peacock
 Native Location: Philippines and Malaysia
 Scientific Name: Papilio memnon
 Common Name: The Great Mormon
 Native Location: Southeast Asia
 Scientific Name: Papilio lowi
 Common Name: Yellow Mormon
 Native Location: Southeast Asia
All Photos by Mark Deering, Curator of Butterflies © 2010
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