Ornithoptera priamus poseidon ARFAK IRIAN

Cape York Birdwing

SUPPLY TO U.K. ONLY – SUPPLIED WITH CITES NUMBER – Captive bred or antique

Please note with birdwing butterflies the legs and antenna often come loose during transit and may require repair.

Format: Unmounted/papered, requires relaxing and setting

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SKU: WB12002

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Description

Taxonomy Identification: Family Papilionidae, Troidini. First named by Gray in 1856

Colour: The upperside (recto) forewings of the male are velvety black with green border stripes on most races. The hindwings are iridescent green with a chain of black spots. The female is dark brown with various pale white patterns and streaks.

Size: Wingspan up to 120-140mm (female larger)

Comments & Applications: This stunning bird-wing is among the largest species of butterfly in the world. The species conservation status is listed as “least concern”.  Our specimens are captive bred on specialist breeding farms, or from antique collections. Across the butterflies range there are several sub-species. We do not sell wild caught birdwing’s.

This is a butterfly for the serious connoisseur, commonly called the Cape York birdwing. 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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