Rhabdodryas (Phoebis) trite PERU

£2.75

The Yellow Sulphur or Buttercup Butterfly

Sex: Male

Quality: A1-/A1 (good to perfect)

Format: Papered / Unmounted

Availability: 30 in stock SKU: WB9707

Description

Taxonomy Identification: Family Pieridae, first named by Linnaeus in 1758

Colour: Topside (recto) yellow. The underside (verso) is pale greenish yellow with a pale brown line and patterns.

Size: Wingspan 55-60mm

Comments & Applications: Commonly known as the Straight Line Sulphur or Buttercup butterfly. Quite recently the taxonomy has changed from Phoebis to Rhabdodryas . This bright coloured species is always popular for use in frames, domes, artwork, photography, interior design and film.

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

More information: Wikipedia