African Queen Butterfly SWAG Cymothoe sangaris is found throughout

Cymothoe sangaris is found throughout the Guinean forests along the West African coast

Their green coloring is due to pigmentation

They are a communal species

but actually katydids are more closely related to crickets than to any type of grasshopper

rather the colors originate from optical interference

African Queen Butterfly SWAG Cymothoe sangaris is found throughoutDanaus 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 MyMy Butterfly at St. Roch Cemetery in New Orleans, Louisiana. This specimen is encased in a 3"x4" frame.