Curetis acuta (dentata) Angled sunbeam INDONESIA
£3.45
Angled Sunbeam Butterfly
Antique 1960’s examples
Sex: Male
Quality: A-/A1- (average to good) flight wear, antenna mostly complete
Format: Unmounted, papered, wings folded requires relaxing and setting
- Description
Description
Description
Taxonomy Identification: Family Lycaenidae. First identified by Moore in 1877
Colour: Colouration topside (recto) on the male is black and orange, while the female is black and white. The underside (verso) wings are pale greyish white.
Size: Wingspan 38-47mm
Comments & Applications: A beautiful lycaenidae butterfly from the oriental region. Commonly called the Angled Sunbeam butterfly. Not often offered for sale from this region, collectable sub-species and ideal for trade applications creating unique one off pieces.
Format: Unmounted, papered, wings folded, requires relaxing and setting
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