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Aglais urticae SMALL TORTOISESHELL Aberration

Original price was: £49.95.Current price is: £29.95.

Very rare aberration, seldom offered for sale.

Sex: Male or FM

Quality: A1 (Perfect)

Format: SET/mounted on pin cabinet ready with data

Availability: 4 in stock SKU: WB13151

Description

Taxonomy Identification: Family Nymphalidae, first named by Linnaeus in 1758

Colour: Aberration, hindwing all black forewing with large black patches

Size: Wingspan 45-62mm

Comments & Applications: One of Britains most-familiar butterflies, appearing in gardens throughout the British Isles oftentimes feeding on Buddleia. We are pleased to offer these rare aberrations displaying an amazing variation in colour combinations.

Very popular with the trade due to its bright colours, ideal for butterfly framing, domes, artwork, photography, interior design, film and reference collections.

Format:  Unmounted papered requires relaxing and setting.  

More information: WikipediaCaptive Breeding

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