Euploea mulciber Striped Crow JAVA (Male)

Description

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

Colour: Topside (recto) forewings of the male are blue with faint white markings. The female only has blue on the forewing tips and only the female carries the white stripes.

Size: Wingspan 80-90mm – very large examples

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