Malagasy mother-of-pearl butterfly explained

Protogoniomorpha duprei, the Malagasy mother-of-pearl, is a species of butterfly-footed butterfly endemic to the island state of Madagascar.

Description

With a wingspan nearing 7 centimetres, Protogoniomorpha duprei is a medium sized butterfly.

Threats

Being an inhabitant of forests, this uncommon insect is affected by habitat loss due to logging and land conversion for agriculture. This is the leading cause of its population decline. It is estimated that the population has declined by 20–30% within the last decade.[1]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Malagasy Mother-of-Pearl Protogoniomorpha duprei. 15 October 2021. Westrip, J.R.S. 2021. IUCN Red List. International Union for Conservation of Nature.