Butterflies

There are about 300 butterflies described from Madagascar, about three quarters of which are endemic

Citrus Swallowtail

Acraea turna

Madagascar Brown Pansy

Madagascar Beauty

Skipper sp.

African Monarch

Madagascar Satyrs

Indian Ocean Satyrs

Common Diadem, male

Blue Pansy, male

Madagascar Giant Swallowtail
The wing span of this species can be up to 6 inches; it is often referred to as the Bird-wing Butterfly.