Charaxes delphis Jewelled Nawab THAILAND
Charaxes delphis- The jewlled Nawab (Doubleday, 1843) Wingspan 80-90mm. A1/A1- Sold as Papered. Requires relaxing and setting
Male
Female
- Description
Description
Description
Taxonomy Identification: Family Nymphalidae, First named by Doubleday in 1843.
Colour: Topside (recto) wings are cream white with hint of green, with dark brown-black wing tips. Underside (verso) is a pale bluish cream-white with intricate ‘jeweled’ patterns and colours. Marginal yellow spots and lines.
Size: Wingspan 90-95mm
Comments & Applications: Known as the jewelled nawab butterfly. A large spectacular species, popular in the trade for butterfly framing, domes, artwork, photography, interior design and film
Format: Unmounted, papered, wings folded, requires relaxing and setting
More information: Wikipedia– Captive Breeding