Queen Alexandra's Birdwing

Female Queen Alexandra’s Birdwings (left) are the largest butterflies in the world, reaching wingspans of more than 14 inches. Males (right) are smaller, but more beautifully colored than females: they have iridescent green and blue markings and a bright yellow abdomen, while females have brown wings with white markings and a cream-colored abdomen. Birdwings are members of the swallowtail family (Papilionidae).