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It depends on what species of butterfly it is. The smallest is the Western Pygmy blue from Africa, which has a half an inch wingspan. The Largest butterfly is the Queen Alexandria's Birdwing, it has a wingspan of 11 inches and is endangered and it lives in New Guinea.
More information at http://www.entomon.net/largest-smallest-butterfly-moth.htm
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∙ 14y ago
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∙ 14y agoActually they come in different sizes.
Actually they come in different sizes.
Actually they come in different sizes.
Actually they come in different sizes.
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∙ 11y agothey are about 10 to 20 inches bigger than its body.
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∙ 11y agoThey are about 4 inches long.
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∙ 14y agoActually they come in different sizes.
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