Wholesale Graphium aristeus PHILIPPINES
£1.85
Chain Swordtail
Location: Luzon
Sex: Mostly males
Quality: A1-/A- (average to good) good loose, damaged or missing antenna
Sold in lots of 10
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Description
Description
Taxonomy Identification: Family Papilionidae, First named by Stoll in 1780, sub-species named by Felder in 1865.
Colour: The upperside (recto) wings are yellowish-white. The margin is dark brown and contains a thin yellow strip with further dark brown stripes. The underside (verso) is similar but with a chain of red dots.
Size: Wingspan 60-70mm
Comments & Applications: A beautiful swordtail butterfly, commonly called the Chain Swordtail because of its row (chain) of red spots. A popular species used in science, education, butterfly framing, domes, artwork, photography, interior design and film applications.
Format: Unmounted, papered, wings folded requires relaxing and setting
More information: Wikipedia – Captive Breeding
Additional information
Additional information
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