Summary[
edit] Description: The largest endemic butterfly in Australia, the Cairns Birdwing Butterfly has a wingspan of up to 18cm. Besides its proportional, pterodactyl-like reach, other conspicuous traits include its vivid colouration, particularly in the male, who’s wings contain vibrant splashes of emerald green. Date: 14 September 2005, 15:47. Source:
Cairns Birdwing.. Author:
Bernard Spragg. NZ from Christchurch, New Zealand. Camera location
16° 30′ 02.99″ S, 145° 27′ 54.82″ E View all coordinates using:
OpenStreetMap-16.500831; 145.465228.