Agrias butterfly

The Agrias Butterfly is a rare insect in the. It can be found in summer, between the months of June and September. They are more abundant during the month of September, and are considerably easier to encounter in than.

At first they fly at the speed of typical butterflies but when disturbed either by running or missing with the net they speed up and can be tricky to catch afterwards.

In Wild World
Upon donating to the Museum, Blathers the curator will say;

"The agrias butterfly is said to be quite an agile flier. I'm shocked you snared one! Yes, rather impressive! I know for a fact that I could never do it, wot! Or, to be more accurate, catching one would never even cross my mind...Fleeing from one...That I might do!"

It can be found on or flying around the row of flowers on the right of the first room, with the other butterflies.

In City Folk
Upon donating to the Museum, Blathers the curator will say;

"I must commend you for catching this particular type of butterfly! The agrias butterfly's atypical flight pattern has earned it the nickname "King of the Butterflies." It's such a swift flier that most enthusiasts who attempt to catch one rely on traps, eh wot? I daresay I'd lose a race with this flittering thing... Though I'd likely pass out from mortal revulsion first. "

It can found flying in the bottom terrace by the entrance of the insect room, with other butterflies.

In New Leaf
In New Leaf an information board in the bug exhibit will list information about this bug.

"Agrias butterflies are argued to have the most beautiful wings of all butterfly species.  They're capable of flying quite fast, making them more difficult to catch than a number of their peers.  Their wings sport three colors -- red, blue, and black -- but many have different patterns and shapes."

Encyclopedia Information
Once the player has caught a particular fish or bug, they can find information about it in the bug or fish menus. Once the agrias butterfly has been caught, the following information can be found in the bug menu:

Further Information
Agrias butterflies are a tropical genus consisting of multiple species all native to the rainforests of South America. Due to its habits it is rarely seen and only comes down to drink from puddles and to feed. Most sightings occur early in the morning, as this is when butterflies of all types will feed; when the temperature rises they retreat to the shady canopy. Many closely related species occur, each of which sport a unique colour and marking combination.



The family Nymphalidae or "Brush-footed butterflies" which this butterfly is placed within gets its name from the forelegs of the adults, which are small and hairy, and resemble small brushes. Unless observed very closely, these legs are virtually impossible to see, and due to their size, they are not used in walking.