Parides erithalion erlaces Cattleheart PERU

Description

Taxonomy Identification: Family Papilionidae, Named by Boisduval in 1836

Colour: Colouration topside (recto) velvet black with a green and occasionally cream patch on the forewing and triple pink lines. The underside (verso) hind-wings are similar but with white borders. Highly variable.

Size: Wingspan 70-90mm

Comments & Applications: A most beautiful butterfly from the Neotropical region. Commonly called the Variable Cattleheart. A collectable species and ideal for trade applications creating unique one off pieces.

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

More information: Wikipedia