Appias lasti KENYA

Description

Taxonomy Identification: Family Pieridae, First named by Grose-Smith in 1889.

Colour: Topside (recto) is white with yellow and black tips. The underside (verso) is creamy yellow with white and black.

Size: Wingspan 40-50mm

Comments & Applications: A dainty little butterfly from Kenya, commonly known as  Last’s Albatross butterfly. It lives in coastal forests and heavy woodland areas. A popular butterfly within the trade used extensively for framing, domes, artwork, photography, interior design and film

Format: Male or Female specimens depending on availability. Unmounted, papered, wings folded, requires relaxing and setting

More information: Wikipedia – Captive Breeding