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Blue Mountain Swallowtail

Papilio ulysses

Found in Australia and Indonesia; known for brilliant, metallic blue coloration; have an average wingspan of approximately 4 inches; the signature butterfly of The Butterfly Palace & Rainforest Adventure

Common Blue Morpho

Morpho peleides

Native to Central and South America; among the largest in the world (average wingspan of 5-8 inches); vivid, iridescent blue coloration is a result of microscopic scales on their wings, which reflect light

Monarch

Danaus plexippus

One of the most recognizable species in the world; annual migrations from eastern North America to the mountains of Central Mexico, and from Western North America to the coast of California; rest for the cool winter months in large aggregations, which may contain tens of millions of butterflies

Paper Kite

Idea leuconoe

Native to Southeast Asia and parts of Australia; floats in the air like a piece of paper drifting in the wind; its wingspan, averaging 3-4 inches, is accented by a spectacular black and white pattern

Dead Leaf

Kallima paralekta

Native to Southeast Asia; gets its common name from its remarkable camouflaging ability; when its wings are folded shut, the Kallima paralekta resembles the shape and coloration of a dead leaf

Green Malachite

Siproeta stelenes

Neotropical, native to regions of Central and South America; named after the mineral malachite, which is similar in color to the bright green coloration found on its wings

Julia

Dryas julia

Found in regions of Central and South America; a member of the longwing (heliconian) family; larvae feed on poisonous passionvine, making the brightly-colored adult Julia distasteful to birds and other predators

Banded Peacock

Papilio palinurus

Primarily found in Southeast Asia; known for its iridescent green coloration, which results from light being refracted by scales on its wings

Emperor Swallowtail

Papilio ophidicephalus

Average wingspan close to 5 inches; largest swallowtail in South Africa; ophidicephalus means "snake head", referring to the mimic eye spots found on its hindwing

White Flight Holiday Exhibition Returns for 2011 at The Butterfly Palace

Oct 21, 2011

For many people, the holiday season just wouldn’t be the same without a white Christmas. At the Butterfly Palace & Rainforest Adventure, they couldn’t agree more.

On November 1, thousands of white tropical butterflies take center stage as White Flight returns for the holiday season. Compete with an indoor rainforest sparking with thousands of twinkling lights, a live 18-foot tall Poinsettia Christmas Tree, Living Statues of Angels, and traditional holiday music to fill the soul, White Flight at The Butterfly Palace is a unique holiday exhibit the whole family will love.

White Flight is exclusively available for the holidays November 1 – January 15. Not only will each guest get to walk among thousands of white butterflies fluttering like living snowflakes, but each self-guided holiday journey includes a 45-minute educational movie about the monarch migration, the ALL NEW Banyan Bungee Adventure, and the chance to explore the Living Rainforest Science Center and Emerald Forest Mirror Maze.

The Butterfly Palace and Rainforest Adventure is located at 4106 West Hwy 76 in Branson. The facility is open year-round from 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. daily. For more information on White Flight and The Butterfly Palace and Rainforest Adventure, call 417-332-2231 or visit TheButterflyPalace.com.

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