Graphium latreillianus C.A.R

£3.95

The Coppery Swallowtail / Swordtail

Sex: Male

Quality: A- (average)

Format: Papered/unmounted, requires relaxing and setting

Availability: Out of stock SKU: WB10966

Description

Taxonomy Identification: Family Papilionidae, First named by Godart in 1819

Colour: Topside (recto) wings are black and green. The underside wings (verso) are beautifully patterned with a shimmering copper green colouration.

Size: Wingspan 75-85mm

Comments & Applications: Known as the coppery swordtail butterfly. A popular species used in the trade for butterfly framing, domes, artwork, photography, interior design and film. Nice collectable species.

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

More information: Wikipedia– Captive Breeding