Myscelia cyaniris COSTA RICA
Original price was: £3.95.£3.45Current price is: £3.45.
The blue wave, blue-banded purple-wing, or royal blue butterfly.
Sex: Male or FM
Quality: A1/A1- (good to perfect)
- Description
Description
Description
Taxonomy Identification: Family Nymphalidae, First named by Doubleday 1848.
Colour: Sexes are similar in colour and pattern but the male colours are more vivid. Topside (recto) The dorsal sides of the upper wings are bright blue with white transversal bands and white spots. The sapphire blue of the upper wings may appear black or neon blue depending on how the light is reflected. The undersides of the hindwings have a cryptic coloration, as they are mottled with different shades of colour, varying from grey to brown, while the under sides of the forewings are black with white patches.
Size: Wingspan 55-65mm
Comments & Applications: A beautiful purple and white patched butterfly with several common names including: the blue wave, blue-banded purple-wing, tropical blue wave, whitened blue-wing, or royal blue butterfly. A popular collectable and ideal for butterfly framing, domes, artwork, photography, interior design, entertainment, film and educational purposes.
Format: Unmounted, papered, wings folded, requires relaxing and setting
More information: Wikipedia – Captive Breeding – Costa Rica farms