Neptis hylas Common Sailor THAILAND
£1.75 – £2.55
Common Sailor butterfly
Antique 1968 examples
Format: Unmounted, papered, wings folded, requires relaxing and setting
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- Description
Description
Description
Taxonomy Identification: Family Nymphalidae, First named by Linnaeus in 1758
Colour: Topside (recto) wings are coloured black with cream patches. The underside is brownish orange with cream bars and black lines.
Size: Wingspan 45-55mm
Comments & Applications: An attractive butterfly, called the common Sailor butterfly. Check out our range of Oriental butterflies. This is a popular species with the trade, used in framing, domes, artwork, photography, interior design and film
Format: Unmounted, papered, wings folded, requires relaxing and setting
More information: Wikipedia – Captive Breeding
