Doxocopa agathina PERU

Description

Taxonomy Identification: Family Nymphalidae, First named by Cramer in 1777

Colour: Topside (recto) wings blackish brown with iridescent purple sheen. The underside (verso) is a mixture of browns and black patterns with a patch of orange.

Size: Wingspan 50-55mm

Comments & Applications: A stunning butterfly with purple markings, commonly called the agathina emperor butterfly. Check out our range of neotropical butterflies. A very popular species with the trade, used in  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