Papilio rumanzovia Scarlet Mormon Philippines
Scarlet Mormon
Format: Unmounted, papered, wings folded, requires relaxing and setting
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Description
Description
Taxonomy Identification: Family Papilionidae, first named by Eschscholtz 1821
Colour: A sexually dimorphic species. Males have black forewings, hindwings have blueish-white patterns. Females tend to have red or cream patches. Undersides (verso) black with scarlet red patterns.
Size: Wingspan 100-140mm
Comments & Applications: A huge swallowtail commonly called the Scarlet Mormon. This beautiful species is extremely popular with the trade for butterfly framing, domes, artwork, photography, interior design and film
Format: Male or Female depending on availability. Unmounted, papered, wings folded, requires relaxing and setting
NOTE: This is a extremely variable species in colouration, patterns and even wing shape.
More information: Wikipedia – Captive Breeding
