Lexias pardalis

High school (ages 12+)
Animals & Nature

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https://smallwhale.org/articles/lexias-pardalis

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1. How big is Lexias pardalis?Wingspan ranges from 7.5 to 10 cm (3 to 4 inches)
2. What is the scientific name?Lexias pardalis
3. What is the family?Nymphalidae (Brush-footed butterflies)
4. What does the Common Archduke butterfly look like?Male Common Archduke butterflies have bright, shimmering blue and green wings that sparkle when the light hits them. Female butterflies have more muted brown or orange wings with black patterns that help them hide from predators.
5. Why do male Lexias pardalis have shiny blue and green wings?The shiny colors come from tiny scales on their wings that reflect light in a special way. This sparkle may help males attract mates, show off to other butterflies, or hide in the dappled sunlight of the forest.

Sexual Dimorphism: Distinct physical differences between males and females of the same species, often related to coloration or size.
Iridescence: The property of a surface that appears to change color when viewed from different angles, caused by the interference of light waves.
Indicator Species: A species whose presence, absence, or abundance reflects the condition of an ecosystem, serving as a sign of environmental health.