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Obi Island Birdwing

Ornithoptera aesacus

Classification

Class
Insecta

Ornithoptera aesacus, the Obi Island birdwing, is an extremely rare species of birdwing butterfly, endemic to the Island of Obira (formerly Obi), Indonesia. While being a very rare species, they are commercially bred and traded. The specific epithet of Ornithoptera aesacus, is named after Æsacus, the eldest son of Priam.

Distribution

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