Troides prattorium (Golden Birdwing)

This species, a type of birdwing, lives deep in the Malaysian rain forest. Its bright color serves to warn predators that it is less edible than other butterflies. It stands 15 Inches high. Butterfly is 5 by 5 Inches.

Hardwoods used:

Black - East Indian Rosewood
Yellow - Venezuelan Boxwood
Brown - Burma Teak
Red - Brazilian Bloodwood
Light brown - American Cherry
Brown lines - American Cherry
Black lines - American Walnut