Wholesale Mimathyma schrenckii Emperor China

Description

Taxonomy Identification: Family Nymphalidae, First named by Menetries in 1859

Colour: The colour of the topside (recto) wings is black with white patches on the forewing and hint of reddish-brown. Hind-wings recto have a large white patch with blueish surround. The underside (verso) forewing is a mix of black, and dark blue with glossy light blue, while the hindwing verso is coloured glossy light blue with reddish orange bar and margin.

Size: Wingspan 78-90mm

Comments & Applications: A large butterfly with a beautiful coloured underside; commonly called the Schrenck’s Emperor. A very 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