Nessaea hewitsonii PERU

Description

Taxonomy Identification: Family, Nymphalidae, First named by Felder in 1859

Colour: Topside (recto) wings on the male are coloured a dark brownish black, with bright sky-blue diagonal bands across each wing. The underside (verso) wings are olive green with white and brown lines and patches.

Size: Wingspan 65-75mm

Comments & Applications: This incredible butterfly has amazing bright eye catching colours and lovely olive green hindwings. Commonly known as the Hewitson’s Olivewing butterfly. It is the green wings of this butterfly that make this an extremely popular species with collectors and the trade. Perfect for applications in framing domes, artwork, photography, interior design and film

Format: Male. Unmounted, papered, requires relaxing and setting

More information: Wikipedia