Protogoniomorpha (Salamis) parhassus Common Mother of Pearl Africa
Common Mother of Pearl Butterfly
Format: Unmounted, papered, wings folded, requires relaxing and setting
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Description
Description
Taxonomy Identification: Family Nymphalidae, first named by Druce in 1782
Colour: (Topside) The base colour of the wings is pearly-silver with a greenish white sheen. The forewings are hooked with black tips. All wings have red and black like eyespots. The underside of the wings has a greenish white base colour, with eyelike markings. Very beautiful butterfly.
Size: Wingspan 75-85mm
Comments & Applications: A very pretty nymphalidae butterfly from Central African Republic with pearly greenish white lilac black and red. A popular butterfly for framing, domes, artwork, photography, interior design and film.
Format: Unmounted, papered, wings folded, requires relaxing and setting
More information: Wikipedia– Captive Breeding