Batesia hypochlora Painted Beauty PERU (A-)

Description

Taxonomy Identification: Family, Nymphalidae, First named by Felder in 1862

Colour: The upperside (recto) of the wings is blue, with a submarginal band of the same colour surrounding the outer margin of the hind-wings. On the forewings there is a large pink patch.The underside (verso) of the hind-wings is variable depending on locality, ranging from yellow to blueish-grey.

Size: Wingspan 85-95mm

Comments & Applications: Commonly known as the Painted Beauty butterfly, this is a large impressive species with vivid eye-catching colours. This is one of the rarer collectable species. Perfect for high end applications in framing domes, artwork, photography, interior design and film

Format: Unmounted, papered, requires relaxing and setting

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