Papilio nephelus chaon CHINA
£2.20 – £2.55
Yellow Helen Swallowtail
Format: Papered/unmounted
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- Description
Description
Description
Taxonomy Identification: Family Papilionidae, First named by Westwood in 1845
Colour: The overall colour of the wings is velvet black with white patches on the hind-wing. The underside of the hind-wings has white patches, at the wing margin is a row of pale reddish-pink dashes/spots and small white dots/lines .
Size: Wingspan 90-120mm
Comments & Applications: A huge and impressive black swallowtail with vivid white patch. English common name: Yellow Helen Swallowtail. Very popular species used widely in butterfly art, wall hangings, framing, domes, artwork, photography, interior design/craft, film, science and educational applications.
Format: Unmounted, papered, wings folded, requires relaxing and setting
More information: Wikipedia – Captive Breeding