Dircenna dero dero ARGENTINA (Male)

Description

Taxonomy Identification: Ithmomiidae, Named by Hubner in 1823

Colour: A extremely variable butterfly across its range. The overall colouration presents the butterfly with clear wings, brownish-black veins. The underside is similar but with buff-red patches on the hind-wings and margin of small white spots.

Size: Wingspan 55-65mm

Comments & Applications: A common and widespread South American species but seldom offered from Argentina. Part of the “clearwing” family of butterflies, very dainty and attractive. A useful species for framing where geographical uniqueness is key. Always popular among entomology collectors, artist and for photography.

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

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