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Birdwing Butterfly
Birdwing Butterfly
Information
Scientific NameOrnithoptera alexandrae
FamilyPapilionidae
Time of YearJune to September
Time of Day8AM to 4PM
LocationFlowers
Size260mm
RarityRare - 2
Selling Price4,000
Species Number9

The Birdwing Butterfly is an insect that can be found on flowers. It appears from June to September. It will appear from 8AM to 4PM. When selling it to Re-Tail, the player will earn 4,000 Bells.

Location[]

The Birdwing Butterfly is found near flowers.

The Museum[]

The Birdwing Butterfly can be donated to the museum. Upon doing so, the following text is given by Blathers: "The world's largest butterflies, birdwing butterflies, have wings that can measure 30 cm long. The females have longer wings than the males, while the males' wings have a deeper blue color. Though they are extremely popular with collectors, international trading is either limited or fully banned."

Quote[]

Upon catching the insect, the player will say the following:

"I caught a birdwing butterfly! Wow! It's about the size of a bird!"

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