Wholesale Papilio demodocus MADAGASCAR
Original price was: £2.95.£1.95Current price is: £1.95.
The Citrus Swallowtail
Sex: Male or FM
Quality: A-/A1- (average to good) odd loose or damaged antenna
Format: Unmounted, papered, wings folded, requires relaxing and setting
Sold in lots of 10
- Description
Description
Description
Taxonomy Identification: Family Papilionidae, First named by Esper, in 1798
Colour: Topside (recto) a beautiful mix of black and yellow with blue and red eye spots. Underside is similar but paler.
Size: Wingspan 70-90mm
Comments & Applications: A widespread species occuring from Arabia to across Africa to Madagascar. Commonly known as the Citrus swallowtail or Christmas butterfly. A popular species used in the trade for butterfly framing, domes, artwork, photography, interior design and film
Format: Unmounted, papered, wings folded, requires relaxing and setting
More information: Wikipedia – Captive Breeding