Appias paulina Albatross Butterfly PHILIPPINES

Description

Taxonomy Identification: Family Nymphalidae, First named by Cramer in 1777

Colour: Sexually dimorphic, females topside (recto) wings are white with thick black margin. Female underside wings black, white and yellow. The male topside (recto) is more white with much thinner black margins while the underside (verso) hindwing is yellow, forewing white with black spot.

Size: Wingspan 70-80mm

Comments & Applications: A popular white species, variable between sexes, females more colourful on the underside (verso). Known as the common albatross butterfly. Check out our range of Oriental butterflies. A lovely species used in framing, domes, artwork, photography, interior design and film

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

More information: Wikipedia – Captive Breeding