Doxocopa laurentia cherubina Turquoise Emperor PERU

Description

Taxonomy Identification: Family Nymphalidae, First named by Felder in 1867

Colour: Topside (recto) wings blackish brown with iridescent turquoise-blue bars across all four wings. The underside (verso) is silvery-brown with additional black and orange makings on the verso forewing.

Size: Wingspan 50-60mm

Comments & Applications: A stunning little butterfly with bright blue markings give this butterfly its common name the turquoise emperor or Cherubina emperor. 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