Nacaduba cyanea AMBON

Description

Taxonomy Identification: Family Lycaenidae. First named by Cramer in 1775

Colour: Male topside (recto) is blue, some examples have pale grey-white on hindwing. The female is coloured a dark blue with black margin. The underside (verso) of box sexes is similar, black margins, with central white patch and black spots circled in iridescent blue-green.

Size: Wingspan 20-25mm

Comments & Applications: A small delicate species, quite rare and one for the serious 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