Papilio ascalaphus Sulawesi Blue Mormon Swallowtail INDONESIA
£9.95
Sulawesi Blue Mormon Swallowtail Butterfly
Sex: Male
Quality: A-/A1- (average to good)
Format: Unmounted, papered, wings folded requires relaxing and setting
- Description
Description
Description
Taxonomy Identification: Family Papilionidae, First named by Boisduval in 1832.
Colour: Topside (recto) black, blue with white on forewing, hindwings similar but with more white.
Size: Wingspan 120-140mm
Comments & Applications: A lovely black blue and white swallowtail butterfly found in Indonesia and the Philippines. Commonly known as the Sulawesi Blue Mormon swallowtail. Also a nice butterfly for trade applications; framing, domes, artwork, photography, interior design and film
Format: Unmounted, papered, wings folded, requires relaxing and setting
More information: Wikipedia – Captive Breeding