These three exotic butterflies, displayed in a case, all come from rainforests in different parts of the world. Think about the way their colours would seem in the dark green world of the rainforest – would they stand out or be camouflaged?

The green and black butterfly is Trogonoptera Brookiana (Brooks Raja Birdwing) from Malaysia, where it is the national butterfly. It was named after the Rajah of Sarawak, James Brooke, when it was identified in 1855. It is very striking because of the electric green of its markings and the pattern of seven pointed, almost teeth shaped marks on its wings.  It has a distinctive red head. This is a male butterfly – the female is browner. This butterfly is now a protected species.

The brown and yellow butterfly is of the same Papilionidae (Swallowtail) family and is Eurytides Marchandi from Mexico and Central America.  The body of this specimen is damaged.

The orange butterfly is of the Pieridae family and is Appias Nero (Orange Albatros) originating in Indonesia but found in South East Asia. The female is less bold in colour than the male. It is the only butterfly in the world that is all orange.