Callicore lyca aegina PERU

Description

Taxonomy Identification: Family, Nymphalidae, First named by Felder in 1861

Colour: The base colour of the topside (recto) wings is black with a orange-yellow bar on the forewing and a blue patch on the hindwing. The underside (verso) forewing is similar but paler with additional pale orange outer lines. The verso hindwing is much “busier” with pale yellowish brown lines splashed with dashes and lines of blue.

Size: Wingspan 43-48mm

Comments & Applications: The callicore family contains some of the most beautiful patterns on small delicate butterfly’s of any genre. Commonly known as the Aegina 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