Amauris niavius The Friar butterfly Africa

£5.95

The Friar Butterfly

Format: Papered/Unmounted requires relaxing and setting

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SKU: WB5411

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 with large white area.

Size: Wingspan 80-90mm

Comments & Applications: A species from the Danaidae or Milkweed family of butterflies found in sub-saharan Africa. Commonly called the Friar 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

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