Pyrrhochalcia iphis African Giant Skipper CAMEROON

Description

Taxonomy Identification: Family Hesperiidae. First named by Drury in 1773.

Colour: The topside (recto) wings are a brassy green colour with black veins. Underside (verso) similar but with a yellower brassy hue. Head scarlet, abdomen and body black.

Comments & Applications: This is a rare and beautiful Hesperiidae species, seldom offered for sale. Its english common name is the ‘Giant African Skipper’ butterfly. A connoisseur species.

Size: Wingspan 60-80mm

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

More information: Wikipedia – Captive Breeding