Parthenos sylvia Buton SULAWESI

Description

Taxonomy Identification: Family Nymphalidae, First named by Cramer, in 1775.

Colour: Topside (recto) brown and black, with greenish-gold pattern and vivid white chain on forewings. The (verso) undersides are similar in colour but greener and lacking white chain.

Size: Wingspan 85-95mm

Comments & Applications: An attractive and popular butterfly. Common name: The Clipper. A useful for butterfly framing, domes, artwork, photography, interior design and film

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

More information: Wikipedia – Captive Breeding