Papilio antimachus parva UGANDA

£39.95

Giant African Swallowtail

Sex: Male

Quality: A1- (good) small 3mm chip in forewing – minor flight wear – antenna complete

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

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Availability: Out of stock SKU: WB7159

Description

Taxonomy Identification: Family Papilionidae, First named by Jackson 1956

Colour: Topside (recto) black with reddish brown markings. The (verso) undersides is black and sandy brown with reddish brown on forewings.

Size: Wingspan 180-200mm

Comments & Applications: This is a much sought after butterfly, supplied yearly in only a handful of numbers. Africa’s largest butterfly species inhabiting tropical rainforests, amazing elongated and curved wings. Perfect for high end bespoke customers.

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

More information: Wikipedia – Captive Breeding

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