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

Availability: Out of stock SKU: WB9432

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

 

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