Losaria coon doubledayi THAILAND

Description

Taxonomy Identification: Family Papilionidae was first named by Fabricius in 1793

Colour: The topside (recto) of the forewings are black with pale markings between the veins. Two-thirds of the cell of the hindwing is white with a row of white spots around it. The underside is similar but paler.

Size: Wingspan 100-120mm

Comments & Applications: An absolutely stunning butterfly  with long narrow wings and a characteristic spatulate tail, which gives it its common name; the “Clubtail”.  Always a popular species among the art and design industry. Perfect subject for butterfly framing, domes and science applications.

Format: Unmounted, papered, requires relaxing and setting

More information: Wikipedia – Captive Breeding