Dione vanillae galapagensis f. forbesi PERU (FM)

Description

Taxonomy Identification: Family Heliconiinae, Named by Linnaeus in 1758

Colour: Colouration topside (recto) surface layer of the wings is deep orange in colour with black streaks. The underside (verso) of the wings is brown and speckled with silvery white dots.

Size: Wingspan 60-70mm

Comments & Applications: A common species throughout the Neotropical region. Commonly called the Gulf Fritillary. Always a popular species because of its vibrant colouration and amazing silver dots.

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

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