Cairns Birdwing

Cairns Birdwing

Cairns Birdwing Ornithoptera euphorion

The Cairns Birdwing is restricted to the wet tropics and Mackay districts in north east Queensland. It is found in both upland and lowland rainforest, parklands and gardens.

Reaching 15 cm they are the largest butterfly in Australia. Adults fly with a gliding or sailing flight on huge upswept wings. They will fly throughout the day but are more active during the early morning and late afternoon.

Larval food plants include species of Aristolochia; several generations completed annually.

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