Papilio bianor ganesa Chinese Peacock CHINA
£2.45 – £4.95
Chinese Peacock or Black Emerald Peacock Butterfly
Format: Papered/unmounted wings folded requires relaxing and setting
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- Description
Description
Description
Taxonomy Identification: Family Papilionidae, First named by Cramer 1777
Colour: The topside (recto) forewings are black with dark veining and green scales. The undersides are brown, turning white distally with dark veining. The hindwings are tailed and have ridged edges containing reddish eyespots. The tails on female specimens are generally more bulbous than the males (see variations). The body is black with green scales.
Size: Spring brood wingspan 60-70mm. Summer brood: Wingspan 100-140mm.
Comments & Applications: A huge and impressive species with beautiful colouration. English common name: Chinese Peacock or Black Emerald Peacock. Very popular species used in science, education, butterfly framing, domes, artwork, photography, interior design and film applications.
Format: Unmounted, papered, wings folded, requires relaxing and setting
More information: Wikipedia – Captive Breeding