Troides

The birdwings genus Troides comprises large and beautiful butterflies found in Asia. They are much sought after by collectors and depicted as a highlight to be seen during butterfly-tours of the region. They are such great economic value that they are cultivated through a people's participative community insect farming initiative in Papua and New Guinea. The genus has a large number of endemic species and its representation in an area is a good indicator of the value of the region as a biodiversity of the world.

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