Anartia jathrophae White Peacock PERU

Description

Taxonomy Identification: Family, Nymphalidae, First named by Linnaeus in 1763

Colour: The base colour of the topside (recto) wings is black with a bright orange-yellow bar on the forewing and a blue patch on the hindwing. The underside (verso) forewing is similar but paler while the verso hindwing is much “busier” with pale yellowish brown lines splashed with dashes and lines of blue. Highly variable.

Size: Wingspan 55-65mm

Comments & Applications: A widespread butterfly found throughout the neotropical region, commonly called the White Peacock butterfly. A favourite with collectors and the trade. Perfect for applications in framing domes, artwork, photography, interior design and film

Format: Unmounted, papered, requires relaxing and setting

More information: Wikipedia