Junonia rhadama Madagascar

Description

Taxonomy Identification: Family Nymphalidae, First named by Boisduval, in 1833

Colour: Topside (recto) blue with darker black bar and white edge. Hind-wing is a mix of blue and grey and each wings has two eye markings. Underside (verso) has an intricate mix of brown and cream camouflage patterns.

Size: Wingspan 40-55mm

Comments & Applications: An eye catching blue butterfly. Commonly called the Brilliant Blue Pansy butterfly. A very popular species used in the trade for butterfly framing, domes, artwork, photography, interior design and film

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

More information: Wikipedia– Captive Breeding