Euploea mulciber basilissa Striped Crow WEST JAVA (FM)
£4.45
Striped Blue Crow
*Antique 1966 specimens*
Sex: Female – sub-species basilissa lacks blue
Quality: A- (average) minor flight wear, odd loose or broken antenna
Format: Unmounted, papered, wings folded requires relaxing and setting
- Description
Description
Description
Taxonomy Identification: Family Nymphalidae, First named by Felder in 1867
Colour: Topside (recto) forewings of the male are blue with faint white markings. Unlike the male the female has only a faint blue patch on the forewing tips which is absent in some specimens and sub-species.
Size: Wingspan 70-80mm
Comments & Applications: A stunning blue butterfly with white stripes. Check out our range of Oriental butterflies. A very popular species with the trade, used in framing, domes, artwork, photography, interior design and film
Format: Unmounted, papered, wings folded, requires relaxing and setting
More information: Wikipedia – Captive Breeding
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