Memphis xenocles The Corner Leafwing
£3.45
The Corner Spotted Leafwing butterfly
Sex: Male
Quality: A-/A1- (average to good)
Format: Unmounted, papered, wings folded requires relaxing and setting
- Description
Description
Description
Taxonomy Identification: Family Nymphalidae, First named by Westwood 1850.
Colour: Topside (recto) wings are dark blue with pale blue. The underside (verso) is a mixture of browns to imitate a leaf for protection, can be very variable. Please see the pictures.
Size: Wingspan 50-60mm
Comments & Applications: This butterfly is commonly known as the Corner Spotted Leafwing, it is also part or the Charaxinae family. 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
