Papilio Ulysses (square)

Common name: Ulysses Butterfly (also known as the Blue Mountain Swallowtail)
Latin name: Papilio ulysses
Origin: Northeastern Australia, Papua New Guinea, Solomon Islands, and nearby islands
Lifespan: About 6–8 weeks as an adult butterfly
Fun Fact: The males’ brilliant electric-blue wings are so striking that they’re often used as a symbol of Queensland, Australia — they’re even featured in tourism campaigns to represent the tropical rainforest.