👉 Lophophorus is a genus of butterflies in the family Lophopidae. The name "lophophorus" comes from the Latin word "lophos", meaning "long". These butterflies are characterized by their long, narrow wings that can be up to 20 inches (51 cm) in length and their long, slender bodies with a distinctive black coloration on their wings. Lophophorus butterflies are found throughout the world, from tropical Africa to southern Europe