Clipper Parthenos sylvia

Watch closely and you'll catch this remarkable flyer in action across Asian forests. This butterfly has a signature flight style unlike most—stiff, mechanical wing-flaps with wings held nearly horizontal, punctuated by graceful glides. It's a fast-flying acrobat that earned its common name through sheer aerial prowess. Once you recognize that distinctive choppy wingbeat, you'll spot them reliably in forested areas.