is widely held to be one of the most beautiful butterflies in Japan

since the Owl butterfly is quite large and slow

Males can show strong territorial habit and fly over trees and even chase birds such as sparrows

Origin: Cosmopolitan

They are noted for their slow and very graceful flight

Alcides odontes, Zodiac Moth in a Black Frame owl_butterfly_frame is widely held to beSpecies Name: Alcides odontes Common Name: Zodiac Moth Origin: Papua Size: 5" x 7" Black Shado Box Frame Made in Australia The Zodiac moth is a beautiful day flying moth often mistaken for a swallowtail butterfly. They are very social and are not easily scared of humans. Mostly found in the rainforests in North Queensland Australia, they spend most of their time looking for flowers to sip it's nectar. the underside of the wing is as beautiful as the