Ithomia salapia Glasswing butterfly PERU

Description

Taxonomy Identification: Family Ithomiidae, first named by Hewitson in 1853.

Colour: The wings are transparent with black margins and hint of yellow. Underside (verso) brown margins with small white dots.

Size: Wingspan 45-50mm

Comments & Applications: A neotropical species, seldom offered for sale. A delicate glasswing for the connoisseur, also useful in high end applications where the customer is looking for something different from the norm.

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

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