Jamides aratus batjanensis BACHAN
£2.95 – £4.45
Caerulean Butterfly
Unmounted, papered, wings folded, requires relaxing and setting
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- Description
Description
Description
Taxonomy Identification: Family Lycaenidae. First named by Rober in 1886
Colour: The topside (recto) of the male is pearl blue, almost white edged in a thin black line. Lower hind-wings have a row of black spots, while the female topside is darker lilac-blue with a thick black edge to wings. Female hind-wings have a scalloped line with black spots edged in white. The underside (verso) of both sexes is similar – dark brown with fine white lines and zig-zags toward the outer edges of the wings fading toward the centre. At the bottom edge of each hind-wing is large black spot outlined in orange.
Size: Wingspan 20-25mm
Comments & Applications: A small delicate species, quite rare and collectable. Commonly known as Caerulean butterflies. Dried butterflies make the perfect subject for school science projects. Also for framing, domes, photography, interior design and film applications.
NOTE: Small Lycaenidae are notoriously difficult to taxidermy – not recommended for beginners.
Format: Unmounted, papered, wings folded, requires relaxing and setting
More information: Wikipedia – Captive Breeding
