Ithomia leila Leila’s Clearwing MEXICO

Description

Taxonomy Identification: Family Heliconiinae, first named by Hewitson in 1852

Colour: (Topside) A brownish-black butterfly with clear “windows” in the wings and white bars. The underside of the wings are similar but paler.

Size: Wingspan 40-50mm

Comments & Applications: A small but attractive ithomidae butterfly from central and South America, commonly known as Leila’s Clearwing. A popular butterfly for framing, domes, artwork, photography, interior design and film.

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

More information: External link– Captive Breeding