Adelpha melona The Melona Sister Peru
£2.75
The Melona sister butterfly
Sex: Male
Quality: A-/A1- (average to good)
Format: Unmounted, papered, wings folded requires relaxing and setting
- Description
Description
Description
Taxonomy Identification: Family Nymphalidae, First named by Hewitson in 1847
Colour: Topside (recto) wings are various colours of brown with mustard yellow on the forewings, and a think band of white on the hind hindwings.. The underside (verso) is a mixture of browns with silvery white that form an amazing pattern.
Size: Wingspan 60-70mm
Comments & Applications: This butterfly is commonly known as the Melona sister, and is found in South America. Can be used in framing, domes, artwork, photography, interior design and film. Check out our range of neotropical butterflies.
Format: Unmounted, papered, wings folded, requires relaxing and setting
More information: Wikipedia – Captive Breeding
