Nymphalis polychloros Large Tortoiseshell SET Poland

Description

Taxonomy Identification: Family Nymphalidae, first named by Linnaeus in 1758

Colour: Topside (recto) is predominantly orange with black and yellow bars or patches running along the top edge of the forewing ending in a small white patch. Outer wing margins have rows of blue spots/dashes edged in black. The hind-wing is black and orange. The underside (verso) is black with pale orange patch on forewing.

Size: Wingspan 65-80mm

Comments & Applications: A once widespread species across the British Isles especially in mature forests of southern England. Sadly this magnificent butterfly became yet another victim of habitat loss accelerated by the dutch elm disease which ravaged the larval foodplant. By the 1960’s the Large Tortoiseshell became extinct in Britain. It remains widespread across Europe but remains in serious decline. We are pleased to offer captive bred examples of this rare butterfly.

Format:  SET wings spread, mounted on pin, cabinet ready with locational data

More information: Wikipedia – Captive Breeding