Marpesia berania COSTA RICA

Description

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

Colour: The topside forewings are bright amber-orange with dark brown stripes. The underside wings are silvery white with brown lines

Size: Wingspan 55-65mm

Comments & Applications: Commonly called the amber Daggerwing having two dagger-like tails to each wing. This attractive species is extremely popular with 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