Ornithoptera priamus urvillianus SOLOMON ISLANDS
£13.95 – £105.00
Blue Birdwing
SUPPLY TO U.K. ONLY.
SUPPLIED WITH PROVENANCE & CITES NUMBER (insofar as possible).
All stock Captive bred or antique – NOT taken from the wild.
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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- Description
Description
Description
Taxonomy Identification: Family Papilionidae, Troidini. First named by Guérin-Méneville, in 1830
Colour: The upperside (recto) forewings of the male are velvety black with blue borders stripes on most races. The hindwings are also blue with a chain of black spots. The female is dark brown with various pale white patterns and streaks.
Size: Wingspan Male 120-140mm – female 150-170mm+
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. 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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