Wholesale Ixias pyrene Yellow Orange Tip CHINA
Original price was: £2.25.£1.55Current price is: £1.55.
Yellow Orange Tip Butterfly
Sex: Male
Quality: A-/A1- (average to good)
Format: Papered/unmounted
SPRING FORM
Sold in lots of 10
- Description
Description
Description
Taxonomy Identification: Family Pieridae, First named by Linnaeus in 1764
Colour: The colouration of this butterfly is variable between wet and dry seasons. Males are yellow with orange tips and brownish-black marginal border. The underside (verso) of the males vary between orange and pale yellow with various eye spots. The female topside (recto) is black with white patches, the underside is orange/yellow.
Size: Wingspan 50-65mm
Comments & Applications: Males of this species are a beautiful yellow with large orange tips. A popular species used widely in butterfly art, wall hangings, framing, domes, artwork, photography, interior design/craft, film, science and educational applications.
Format: Unmounted, papered, wings folded, requires relaxing and setting
More information: Wikipedia – Captive Breeding