Graphium bathycles JAVA (A-)

Description

Taxonomy Identification: Family Papilionidae, First named by Zincken in 1831

Colour: Overall colour black with green patches. Underside similar but with extra colouration, red and silvery marginal spots.

Size: Wingspan 60-70mm

Comments & Applications: A pretty black and green butterfly. Commonly known as the Veined Jay butterfly. Popular among craft and design: butterfly framing, domes, artwork, photography, media and film applications.

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

More information: Wikipedia – Captive Breeding