Caleta celebensis SULAWESI

Description

Taxonomy Identification: Family Lycaenidae. First named by Staudinger in 1889

Colour: Both sexes are black on the topside (recto) with a thick black bar. The underside (verso) of box sexes is similar pale cream white with black bar and spots and hint of cream-yellow.

Size: Wingspan 20-25mm

Comments & Applications: A small delicate species, quite rare and collectable. Dried butterflies make the perfect subject for school science projects. Also for framing, domes, photography, interior design and film applications.

NOTE: Small Lycaenidae are notoriously difficult to taxidermy – not recommended for beginners.

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

More information: Wikipedia – Captive Breeding