Philaethria dido Longwing PERU

Description

Taxonomy Identification: Family, Nymphalidae, First named by Linnaeus in 1763

Colour: The upper surface of the wings (recto) is black patterned with translucent green patches. The underside is similar with some brown streaks with grey scales (verso).

Size: Wingspan 90-100+mm

Comments & Applications:  Commonly known as the Scarce bamboo page or Dido longwing butterfly. A popular species but not easily obtained. Used a lot in taxidermy applications in framing domes, artwork, photography, interior design and film

Format: Male. Unmounted, papered, requires relaxing and setting

More information: Wikipedia