Terinos taxiles SULAWESI

Description

Taxonomy Identification: Family, Nymphalidae. First named by Hewitson in 1862

Colour: A sexually dimorphic species, the male butterfly is dark chocolate brown with a purple sheen on the hind-wing. The female is brown with pale streaks, but lacks the vivid purple sheen. The underside wings on box sexes have a silvery-blue base colour with reddish-orange patterns.

Size: Wingspan 70-80mm

Comments & Applications: This is a widespread butterfly found throughout Australasia with many localised sub-species. The butterflies purple sheen on the hind-wing makes this species a popular choice among butterfly framers and the wider art and crafts movement.

Format: Unmounted, papered, requires relaxing and setting

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