Panacea regina Queen Flasher PERU

Description

Taxonomy Identification: Family, Nymphalidae, First named by Bates 1864

Colour: The coloration of the topside (recto) wings has a base colour black with iridescent blue bars, with paler blue marked in black lines. The underside (verso) forewings are black with a silver-white patch toward the tips. While the verso hindwing are bright red with fine black markings.

Size: Wingspan 65-75mm

Comments & Applications: This incredible butterfly has amazing bright eye catching colours and bright red hind-wings. Commonly known as the Queen Flasher butterfly. 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