Ancyluris aulestes PERU

Description

Taxonomy Identification: Family, Riodinidae, First named by Cramer 1777

Colour: The base colour of the topside (recto) wings is black with a red bar running across both wings, and a thicker red bar on the hind wing edged in small white spots.  The underside (verso) is shimmering blue with red spot on the hooked red line on hindwing with white spot.

Size: Wingspan 33-36mm

Comments & Applications: This stunning blue butterfly is a member of the metal mark family known for their incredible metal colouration. Commonly called the blue metalmark. An extremely popular species 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