Tirumala (Danaus) limniace THAILAND

Description

Taxonomy Identification: Family Nymphalidae, Danaidae First named by Cramer in 1775

Colour: Topside (recto) forewings of the male are brown with blueish green streaks and patches. The underside is similar but paler.

Size: Wingspan 75-90mm

Comments & Applications: A stunning blueish green striped butterfly, commonly called the blue tiger butterfly. Check out our range of Oriental butterflies. This is a popular species with the trade, used in  framing, domes, artwork, photography, interior design and film

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

More information: Wikipedia – Captive Breeding