Catasticta apaturina Dartwhite PERU

Description

Taxonomy Identification: Family Pieridae, First named by Butler in 1901

Colour: Topside (recto) forewings are black with white bars. The underside (verso) is intricate patterned with fine black lines punctuated with yellow and white dashes and patches.

Size: Wingspan 47-54mm

Comments & Applications: A dainty little butterfly from Peru, commonly called dartwhite butterflies. A popular butterfly within the trade used extensively for framing, domes, artwork, photography, interior design and film.Check out our range of neotropical butterflies.

Format: Male or Female specimens depending on availability. Unmounted, papered, wings folded, requires relaxing and setting

More information: External link– Captive Breeding