Papilio dardanus meriones MADAGASCAR

Description

Taxonomy Identification: Family Papilionidae, First named by Felder, in 1865.

Colour: Topside (recto) pale cream with thick black tips and bar of black on hind-wings. The (verso) undersides are similar with more intricate patterns; brown rather than black.

Size: Wingspan 63-78mm

Comments & Applications: A lovely pale cream swallowtail, commonly known as the Mocker Swallowtail or Flying Handkerchief. A much used species for butterfly framing, domes, artwork, photography, interior design and film

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

More information: Wikipedia – Captive Breeding