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Goliath Birdwing to Giant Swallowtail: 7 largest Butterflies in World

Discover the world's largest butterflies. These giants not only dazzle with their size but also with their vibrant patterns and colors. Explore their magnificence here

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Queen Alexandra's Birdwing

The Queen Alexandra's Birdwing, native to Papua New Guinea, holds title of the largest butterfly with a wingspan of up to 12 inches. Its has stunning iridescent green, black wings

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Goliath Birdwing

Found in New Guinea, the Goliath Birdwing has a wingspan reaching up to 11 inches. Its vibrant yellow, green, and black patterns are a striking feature

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Atlas Moth

The Atlas Moth, native to Southeast Asia, is renowned for its massive wingspan of up to 10 inches. Its reddish-brown and tan wings feature intricate patterns

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Giant Swallowtail

The Giant Swallowtail, the largest butterfly in North America, can have a wingspan of up to 6.5 inches. Its striking black and yellow coloration and distinctive is striking

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African Giant Swallowtail

The African Giant Swallowtail, found in tropical Africa, boasts a wingspan of around 8 inches. Its eye-catching black and yellow patterns, along with its impressive size

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Ornithoptera Goliath

Also known as Goliath Swallowtail, the Ornithoptera Goliath has a wingspan of about 9 inches. Native to the forests of Papua New Guinea, it features dramatic blue and black wings

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Great Mormon

The Great Mormon, found in Southeast Asia, has wingspan of up to 7.5 inches. Its striking black wings adorned with white and red markings make it a standout butterfly in its region

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