Prioneris thestylis Spotted Sawtooth

Description

Taxonomy Identification: Family Pieridae, First named by Doubleday in 1842

Colour: The wing colours are seasonally variable. Wet season forms are darker, dry season forms more white. Overall colouration of the topside (recto) male is white with black wing tips, underside (verso) forewings white and black, hind-wings verso yellow and white. Female recto blackish grey with lighter grey/white markings, verso forewing black with greyish markings, hindwing verso black and yellow.

Size: Wingspan 70-85mm

Comments & Applications: A beautiful yellow and white butterfly, commonly called the spotted sawtooth butterfly. A popular species used widely in butterfly art, wall hangings, framing, domes, artwork, photography, interior design/craft, film, science and educational applications.

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

More information: Wikipedia – Captive Breeding