Mechanitis lysimnia lysimnia ARGENTINA

Description

Taxonomy Identification: Family Ithomiidae, first named by Fabricius 1793

Colour: The wings are black and brown with white/yellow patches. Hindwings more defined with black zig-zag lines and marginal row of white spots.

Size: Wingspan 60-70mm

Comments & Applications: A neotropical species, seldom offered for sale. A butterfly for the serious connoisseur, also useful in high end applications where the customer is looking for something different from the norm.

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

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