Amauris hecate Scarce Monk AFRICA

Description

Taxonomy Identification: Family Danaidae, first named by Butler in 1836

Colour: (Topside) Wings have a base colour of black with vivid white patches. Underside (verso) is similar but paler with a reddish brown tinge.

Size: Wingspan 60-70mm

Comments & Applications: A species from the Danaidae or Milkweed family of butterflies found across Africa. Commonly called the Scarce Monk butterfly. An unusual species, not often offered for sale popular among collectors and an ideal butterfly for framing, domes, artwork, photography, interior design and film.

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

More information: Wikipedia– Captive Breeding