Papilio torquatus Swallowtail PERU

Description

Taxonomy Identification: Family, Papilionidae, First named by Cramer in 1777

Colour: The colour of the topside (recto) wings is black with yellow bar running diagonal across all four wings with blue and red markings on the hind wing (absent in some examples). The hindwing tails are also coloured black. The underside (verso) is similar but paler with additional red and blue markings.

Size: Wingspan 75-80mm

Comments & Applications: This medium swallowtail butterfly with beautiful contrasting yellow and black colours. Commonly known as the Torquatus Swallowtail butterfly. An extremely popular species with collectors and the trade. Perfect for applications in framing domes, artwork, photography, interior design and film

Format: Unmounted, papered, requires relaxing and setting

More information: Wikipedia