Anartia amathea PERU

Description

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

Colour: Topside (recto) wings are dark brown/black with small white spots and scarlet bar/patch. The intensity of colour varies between specimens. The underside (verso) is paler, brown and pale orange.

Size: Wingspan 50-60mm

Comments & Applications: A beautiful tropical butterfly popular for its vivid red colouration. Commonly called in English the scarlet peacock butterfly. Applications include: science, education, butterfly framing, domes, artwork, photography, interior design and film applications.

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

More information: Wikipedia – Captive Breeding