Danaus gilippus COSTA RICA

Description

Taxonomy Identification: Family Nymphalidae, frist named by Cramer in 1775

Colour: Orange brown topside (recto) with thick black edge to the wings. Forewings covered throughout in white spots. The underside (verso) is similar but with prominent black veins and additional white spots on the hind wings. Female generally darker brown and not as orange.

Size: Wingspan 80-85mm

Comments & Applications: Commonly called the “Queen butterfly” or “Queen Monarch”. Our stock from Costa Rica is captive-bred with fresh colours. Very popular with the trade for butterfly framing, domes, artwork, photography, interior design and film

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

More information: Wikipedia – Captive Breeding – Costa Rica farms