Heliconius doris COSTA RICA
£2.95
Doris Longwing
Sex: Male or FM – Blue/yellow form
Quality: A- (average) minor damage tear/chip/antenna
Format: Unmounted, papered, wings folded, requires relaxing and setting
- Description
Description
Description
Taxonomy Identification: Family Heliconiinae, Hewitson 1854
Colour: Topside (recto) wings black with either, yellowish-green patches, hindwings black with yellow striations or blue streaks (occasionally red). The underside (verso) is similar but with additional red markings.
Size: Wingspan 65-75mm
Comments & Applications: The Doris Long-wing is a beautiful species, captive bred by our Costa Rican breeders to produce fresh vibrant colours. A very popular butterfly with the trade used for framing, domes, artwork, photography, interior design and film
Format: Male or Female specimens depending on availability. Unmounted, papered, wings folded, requires relaxing and setting
NOTE: This is a highly variable species, colour forms can vary between yellow, green and red.
More information: Wikipedia – Captive Breeding – Costa Rica farms