Rhetus periander Metalmark PERU
£4.45
Periander metalmark or variable beauty mark butterfly
Sex: Male or FM depending on availability
Quality: A1-/A1 (good to perfect)
Format: Unmounted, papered, wings folded requires relaxing and setting
- Description
Description
Description
Taxonomy Identification: Family, Riodinidae, First named by Cramer 1777
Colour: The base colour of the topside (recto) wings is black with a faint white bar and large blue patch on all four wings. The underside (verso) is black with cream bars ending in red spots.
Size: Wingspan 33-40mm
Comments & Applications: This stunning blue butterfly is a member of the metal mark family known for their incredible metal colouration. Commonly called the Periander metalmark or variable beauty mark. 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