Papilio protenor The Spangle CHINA

Description

Taxonomy Identification: Family Papilionidae, First named by cramer in 1775.

Colour: Topside (recto) blue black with lighter streaks on the forewing. Underside (verso) black with eye catching reddy pink eye like markings.

Size: Wingspan 95-110mm

Comments & Applications: A beautiful black swallowtail butterfly from Guilin of guangxi in China. English name: The Spangle. Used a lot in butterfly framing, domes, artwork, photography, interior design and film

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

More information: Wikipedia– Captive Breeding