Memphis cerealia Leafwing Peru A1-

Description

Taxonomy Identification: Family Nymphalidae, First named by Druce in 1877.

Colour: Topside (recto) Wings are black with a jade green and little blue. The underside (verso) is a mixture of dark browns like a leaf for camouflage. Abdomen is jade green.

Size: Wingspan 60-70mm

Comments & Applications: This butterfly is in the Leafwing family, and is known as the leafwing due to the shape of the wings.  Can be used in  framing, domes, artwork, photography, interior design and film. Check out our range of neotropical butterflies.

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

More information: Wikipedia – Captive Breeding