Papilio karna Jade Peacock JAVA

Description

Taxonomy Identification: Family Papilionidae. First named by Felder in 1864

Colour: Black wings covered in a dusting of green speckles. Hind-wing has large blue-green patch with pink eye marking. Underside wings black with grey-white veins on forewing, hind-wing dusted with white speckles and edged in red-pink and blue half moons.

Size: Wingspan 90-105mm.

Comments & Applications:  This stunning swallowtail is always popular with entomologists and hobbyists for its eye-catching colours. A perfect subject for art and design projects or photography, film, great for entertainment and educational purposes.

Format: Unmounted, papered, wings folded, requires relaxing and setting

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