Callicore hystaspes Numberwing PERU

Description

Taxonomy Identification: Family, Nymphalidae, First named by Doubleday in 1847

Colour: The base colour of the topside (recto) wings is black with a pinkish-red bar on the forewing and a blue patch on the hindwing. The underside (verso) forewing is similar but paler while the verso hindwing is much “busier” with thin black lines of blue spots.

Size: Wingspan 35-45mm

Comments & Applications: The callicore family contains some of the most beautiful patterns on small delicate butterfly’s of any genre. Commonly known as the numberwing butterfly due to the arrangement of patterns on the verso hindwing. An extremely popular species with collectors and the trade. Perfect for applications in framing domes, artwork, photography, interior design and film

Format: Unmounted, papered, requires relaxing and setting

More information: Wikipedia