Raja Brooke butterfly

The Raja Brooke is an uncommon butterfly that only appears in City Folk. It can be found near freshwater during the months of May through September. When caught, the 'Bugs and Fish' window says "Flashing black wings with bright green markings make it easy to identify."

Upon Donation
It can be found in the lower-left section of the exhibit, flying above a rock.

Further Information
The Rajah Brooke is a distinctive black and electric-green birdwing butterfly from the rainforests of Borneo and the Malaysian Peninsula. The butterfly was named by the naturalist Alfred R. Wallace in 1855, after James of Sarawak, the Rajah of Sarawak.