Sabah bets on Birdwing

Kinabalu Birdwing, also known scientifically as Troides andromache.

KOTA KINABALU: The rare, elusive and endangered Kinabalu Birdwing Butterfly is now recognised as the state’s official butterfly.

The Kinabalu Birdwing, otherwise scientifically known as Troides andromache, was made the official butterfly as part of the state government’s conservation efforts to promote the biodiversity found in the state.