Cithaerias pireta pireta Blushing Phantom PERU A1-

Description

Taxonomy Identification: Family, Satyrinae, First named by Stoll in 1780

Colour: Topside (recto) wings are clear with a green gold hue, and pale brown veins. The hindwings are similar but with pink. Underside (verso) similar but paler.

Size: Wingspan 60-70mm

Comments & Applications: One of the many clearwing butterflies of Central and South America, commonly known as the Blushing Phantom butterfly. Very popular with the trade for frames domes, artwork, photography, interior design and film

Format: Unmounted, papered, requires relaxing and setting

More information: Wikipedia