Rhetus dysonii PERU
£5.45
Dyson’s Metalmark butterfly
Sex: Male or FM depending on availability
Quality: A1-/A1 (good to perfect)
- Description
Description
Description
Taxonomy Identification: Family, Riodinidae, First named by Saunders in 1850
Colour: The base colour of the topside (recto) wings is black with faint white bars and large blue patch covering all four wings. Hindwings end in red dots. Outer margins of the forewings convex, distinct white bands, and white markings on the tail. The underside (verso) black with cream white bars and red spots.
Size: Wingspan 27-35mm
Comments & Applications: This stunning blue butterfly is a member of the metal mark family known for their incredible metal colouration. Commonly called the Dyson’s metalmark. An extremely popular species with collectors and the trade. Perfect for applications in framing domes, artwork, photography, interior design and film
Format: Unmounted, papered, requires relaxing and setting
More information: Wikipedia