Trogonoptera brookiana, Rajah Brooke's birdwing, is a birdwing butterfly from the rainforests of the Thai-Malay Peninsula, Borneo, Natuna, Sumatra, and various small islands west of Sumatra (Banyak, Simeulue, Batu and Mentawai).

2024年3月1日 · The Rajah Brooke’s Birdwing butterfly is not just a symbol of natural beauty but also a fascinating subject for scientific study. Its lifecycle, from the camouflaged caterpillar to the splendid adult butterfly, encapsulates the wonder of metamorphosis.

2020年11月25日 · Rajah Brooke’s Birdwing (RBB) is Malaysia’s national butterfly, being found in rainforests of Peninsular Malaysia as well as in Sabah and Sarawak.

2023年9月13日 · The Rajah Brooke’s Birdwing butterfly, one of the most astonishing insects known to humans, has a specific area of dwelling. Predominantly, it is found across South East Asia , stretching from the Thai-Malay Peninsula, Borneo, Natuna, Sumatra, and various parts of the Philippine Islands.

Rajah Brooke's birdwing (Trogonoptera brookiana) is a birdwing butterfly from the rainforests of the Thai-Malay Peninsula, Borneo, Natuna, Sumatra, and various small islands west of Sumatra (Banyak, Simeulue, Batu and Mentawai). The butterfly was named by the naturalist Alfred Russel Wallace in 1855, after James Brooke, the Rajah of Sarawak.

2024年9月22日 · Rajah Brooke’s Birdwing is a stunning and ecologically significant butterfly, capturing Southeast Asia’s rich biodiversity. Its vivid colors, large size, and graceful flight make it a symbol of natural beauty.

butterfly encountered (the other two species present being Troides andromache and Troides helena; Jalil et al. 2008). Current Population Trend: Unknown Habitat and Ecology (see Appendix for additional information) This species occurs in primary forests. This species is confined in the Malayan Peninsula and on Sumatra

The Rajah Brooke’s birdwing is one of the most promoted butterflies, particularly here in Malaysia as it is our National Butterfly. Visit Penang Butterfly Farm to see this beautiful ‘King’ live, right before your eyes!