Charaxes pollux C.A.R

Taxonomy Identification: Family Nymphalidae, First named by Crammer in 1775

Colour: Topside (recto) wings of this butterfly is brownish-orange with wide dark brown-black outer margin. The underside (verso) wings are intricately patterned with various eye blue-red spots.

Size: Wingspan 70-80mm

Comments & Applications: Known as the Common black-bordered charaxes butterfly. A popular species used in the trade for butterfly framing, domes, artwork, photography, interior design and film. One of the less common species.

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

More information: Wikipedia– Captive Breeding