Marpesia chiron Many-Banded Daggerwing MEXICO
ÂŁ2.45
Many-Banded Daggerwing
Format: Unmounted, papered, wings folded, requires relaxing and setting
- Description
Description
Description
Taxonomy Identification: Family Nymphalidae, first named by Fabricius in 1775
Colour: (Topside) Dark brown butterfly with lighter cream-yellow lines. The underside of the wings are various shades of brown.
Size: Wingspan 45-55mm
Comments & Applications: An attractive brown and cream butterfly from Mexico, commonly known as the Many-Banded Daggerwing due to the shape and colour of the wings and long dagger like tails. A popular butterfly for framing, domes, artwork, photography, interior design and film.
Format: Unmounted, papered, wings folded, requires relaxing and setting
More information: Wikipedia– Captive Breeding