Danis danis AMBON FM (A-)

Description

Taxonomy Identification: Family Lycaenidae. First named by Cramer in 1775.

Colour: Male topside (recto) is blue, with white bar on the hindwing, black margins. The female is coloured dark brownish-black with faint white central bar. The underside (verso) of box sexes is similar, black with central white bar, hind wings bordered in black elongated spots circled in iridescent green-blue with an additional green-blue marginal bar.

Size: Wingspan 38-45mm

Comments & Applications: A small delicate species, quite rare and one for the serious collector. Commonly called the large green-banded blue. Dried butterflies make the perfect subject for school science projects. Also framing, domes photography, interior design and film applications.

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

More information: Wikipedia – Captive Breeding