Fountainea nessus Superb leafwing PERU

Description

Taxonomy Identification: Family Nymphalidae, First named by Latreille in 1813.

Colour: Topside (recto) wings brownish black with vivid pink and sometimes blue striped forewing. The underside (verso) is a mixture of autumn brown colours for camouflage.

Size: Wingspan 50-60mm

Comments & Applications: This stunning pink butterfly with its contrasting leaf-like camouflage make this especially popular with the trade, used in  framing, domes, artwork, photography, interior design and film. Commonly called the superb leafwing butterfly. Check out our range of neotropical butterflies.

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

More information: Wikipedia – Captive Breeding