Adelpha cytherea Smooth Banded Sister PERU PH

Description

Taxonomy Identification: Family Nymphalidae, First named by Linnaeus in 1758.

Colour: Topside (recto) wings are different shades of browns with mustard yellow and white. The underside (verso) is a mixture of brown, orange and white.

Size: Wingspan 50-60mm

Comments & Applications: This lovely butterfly with its colour could be used in  framing, domes, artwork, photography, interior design and film. Commonly called the Smooth Banded Sister butterfly. Check out our range of neotropical butterflies.

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

More information: Wikipedia – Captive Breeding