Parantica aspasia philomena JAVA

Description

Taxonomy Identification: Family Danaidae, First named by Fabricius in 1787

Colour: Topside (recto) wings are black with semi-transparent cells, hindwings yellow. Underside similar but paler.

Size: Wingspan 70-80mm

Comments & Applications: A lovely black and yellow butterfly, commonly called the  Yellow Glassy Tiger butterfly. Check out our range of Oriental butterflies. A vpopular species with the trade, used in  framing, domes, artwork, photography, interior design and film

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

More information: Wikipedia – Captive Breeding