Nacaduba berenice SULAWESI

Description

Taxonomy Identification: Family Lycaenidae. First named by Herrich-Schäffer, 1869

Colour: Male topside (recto) is dull purple blue. The female is coloured a fuscous brown. The underside (verso) of box sexes is similar, overall colour pale ochraceous brown with transverse white lines.

Size: Wingspan 20-25mm

Comments & Applications: A small delicate species, quite rare and one for the collector. Dried butterflies make the perfect subject for school science projects. Also framing, domes photography, interior design and film applications.

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

More information: Wikipedia – Captive Breeding