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Brazilian butterflies fill Krohn Conservatory

A butterfly from the Heliconius genus, which can be found in Brazil, landed on an Egyptian star flower at last year's show.
A butterfly from the Heliconius genus, which can be found in Brazil, landed on an Egyptian star flower at last year's show.

The 16th annual Butterfly Show, featuring the butterflies of Brazil, begins April 16 at Krohn Conservatory in Cincinnati.

The show includes lush tropical flora and fauna of Brazil, and the conservancy showroom features butterflies in free flight, surrounded by plants and flowers.

The show runs through June 26. Hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily. Tickets are $6 for adults, $5 for seniors, $4 for ages 5 to 17, and free for ages 4 and younger.

For more information, go to Butterflyshow.com or call (513) 421-5707.

This story was originally published April 16, 2011 at 12:00 AM with the headline "Brazilian butterflies fill Krohn Conservatory."

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