Heliconius numata silvana PERU

£9.95

Silvia Longwing Butterfly

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

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SKU: WB15706

Description

Taxonomy Identification: Family Heliconiinae, first identified by Stoll in 1781

Colour: Topside (recto) wings black with red, white and yellow patches. The underside (verso) is similar but with white dotted edge.

Size: Wingspan 70-85mm

Comments & Applications: The beautiful longwing butterfly, a rare subspecies. Popular with the trade for butterfly framing, domes, artwork, photography, interior design and film.

Format: Male or Female specimens depending on availability. Unmounted, papered, wings folded, requires relaxing and setting

More information: WikipediaCaptive Breeding