Graphium dorcus Buton SULAWESI

Description

Taxonomy Identification: Family Papilionidae, First named by De Haan, in 1840

Colour: Topside (recto) white with thick black bars on forewing. Hindwing has long trailing “sword” tails. Underside (verso) similar but with vivid red splashes on hind-wings.

Size: Wingspan 70-80mm

Comments & Applications: An interesting species, seldom offered for sale, stunning long sword-tails. English common name: Tabitha’s swordtail.

A collectable and popular species used in the trade for butterfly framing, domes, artwork, photography, interior design and film

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

More information: Wikipedia – Captive Breeding