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Richmond Birdwing

Ornithoptera richmondia

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Richmond Birdwing
Ornithoptera richmondia Ornithoptera richmondia


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4 Comments

Mark Ridgway
Mark Ridgway 10 years ago

Thanks for this spotting HongmingKan. These might not be around for our grand kids to see. No official status but at least vulnerable.

HongmingKan
HongmingKan 10 years ago

To ashtonpbr,
It landed on a boy's hat.

Ashton Edgley
Ashton Edgley 10 years ago

How did you get this photo, either that was a sick butterfly or your 30m tall. AMAZING

Mark Ridgway
Mark Ridgway 10 years ago

The scientific name for this is Ornithoptera richmondia. Please add it to the record. Thanks.

HongmingKan
Spotted by
HongmingKan

Brisbane, Queensland, Australia

Spotted on Nov 21, 2010
Submitted on Dec 7, 2013

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