Tirumala (Danaus) petiverana Africa

Description

Taxonomy Identification: Family Danaidae, First named by Doubleday in 1847.

Colour: A black  butterfly with semi-transparent blue-white patches. Underside similar but paler.

Size: Wingspan 55-70mm

Comments & Applications: A widespread species found across subtropical Sub-Saharan Africa. Commonly called the blue monarch, African blue tiger, or dappled monarch. Inhabiting lowland and forests as well as moist savanna. A very popular species among the trade used for butterfly framing, domes, artwork, photography, interior design and film

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

More information: Wikipedia– Captive Breeding