Oleria astraea Glasswing PERU

Description

Taxonomy Identification: Family Ithomiidae, first named by Cramer in 1775

Colour: the topside (recto) wings are black with semi-transparent white patches and brown margins. The underside (verso) of the wings is similar to the topside but paler. Variable patterns.

Size: Wingspan 40-50mm

Comments & Applications: A neotropical species, seldom offered for sale. A butterfly for the serious connoisseur, also useful in high end applications where the customer is looking for something different from the norm.

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

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