Wholesale Papilio Maackii China Summer (A1-)
Original price was: £5.95.£4.45Current price is: £4.45.
Chinese Green Alpine Swallowtail
Sex: Male or FM
Quality: A1- (good) odd loose antenna – minor flight wear
Format: Unmounted, papered, wings folded, requires relaxing and setting
SUMMER BROOD – NOTE: variable wing sizes
Sold in lots of 10
- Description
Description
Description
Taxonomy Identification: Family Papilionidae, First named by Ménétries in 1859
Colour: The forewings of males are black and speckled green scales with black dashes. The hindwings are black and speckled with greenish-purple scales with a hint of blue. There is an eyespot on the hindwing exterior ending in a long tail. The underside (verso) are a darker brownish black and lined with red or orange spots. Females tend to be more brightly coloured and vibrant than males.
Size: Spring brood wingspan 60-70mm. Summer brood: Wingspan 100-140mm.
Comments & Applications: A huge and impressive species with beautiful colouration. English common name: Green Alpine Swallowtail. Very 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