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Heliconius doris doris PERU

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£2.85

Doris Longwing

Sex: Male

Quality: A1- (good)

Format: Unmounted, papered, requires relaxing and setting

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Availability: Out of stock SKU: WB14722
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Description

Taxonomy Identification: Family Heliconiinae, Linnaeus 1771

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 Peru 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