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Troides oblongomaculatus papuensis PAPUA NEW GUINEA
£25.00
Oblong-spotted birdwing butterfly
CITES Appendix II – SUPPLY TO UK ONLY – Free movement within UK, captive bred or antique
Please note with birdwing butterflies the legs and antenna often come loose during transit and may require repair, please bear this in mind before purchase.
Format: Unmounted/papered, requires relaxing and setting
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Taxonomy Identification: Family Papilionidae, Troidini. First named by Goeze 1779.
Colour: the topside (recto) forewings are black with bright golden yellow hind-wings, female hindwings pale yellow almost peach. Underside (verso) similar but paler.
Size: Wingspan up to 150-180mm
Comments & Applications: This stunning bird-wing is among the largest species of butterfly in the world. The species conservation status is listed as “vulnerable”. Our specimens are captive bred on specialist breeding farms, or from antique collections. Across the butterflies range there are several sub-species. We do not sell wild caught birdwing butterflies.
This is a butterfly for the serious connoisseur, with the highly esteemed name the oblong-spotted birdwing. Also useful in high end applications where the customer is looking for something different from the norm.
Format: Unmounted, papered, wings folded, requires relaxing and setting
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