Apaturina erminea Ambon SERAM (female)

Description

Taxonomy Identification: Family Papilionidae, First named by Cramer, in 1779

Colour: Topside (recto) forewings are black with an iridescent blue-green base, two white small spots at the apex and a diagonal series of pale yellow patches across each wing. Hind-wings are completely iridescent blue green in males, or chestnut brown in females, with an eyespot on each wing. The underside (verso) are quite similar but the basic colour is greyish brown, without iridescence.

Size: Wingspan 80-90mm

Comments & Applications: An spectacular and sought after species, seldom offered for sale. English common name: The Turquoise Emperor.

A collectable and popular species used in the trade for butterfly framing, domes, artwork, photography, interior design and film

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

More information: Wikipedia – Captive Breeding