African Queen Butterfly Butterfly Papilio blumei is considered to

Papilio blumei is considered to be among the most attractive of all butterflies

and surrounding islands

from where it is considered to be a native species

This specimen is an adult female

the Thai-Malay Peninsula

African Queen Butterfly Butterfly Papilio blumei is considered toDanaus chrysippus, also known at the plain tiger, can be found throughout Asia, Australia, & Africa. The plain tiger is believed to be one of the first butterflies depicted in art. A 3500 year old Egyptian fresco in Luxor features the oldest known illustration of this species. The background photo was taken by Beth Watson at Bonaventure Cemetery in Savannah Georgia. The specimen is encased in a 5 x 5 frame.