Insects are small animals with six legs and three main body parts: a head, a thorax (middle), and an abdomen (end). Most insects have wings, and they hatch from eggs. The Daintree is home to thousands of insects, including beetles, ants, moths, and butterflies.
Ulysses Butterfly
Our Favourite Daintree Insect
- The Ulysses Butterfly is a brilliant electric blue colour.
- It is a large butterfly, with a wingspan of up to 14cm.
- Its caterpillars are green and white.
- The Ulysses Butterfly plays an important role in the Daintree ecosystem by helping to pollinate plants.
- It is a threatened species.
- It is found in the Daintree Rainforest, as well as other tropical rainforests in northeastern Queensland and nearby islands.