Wholesale Protogoniomorpha (Salamis) parhassus
Original price was: £3.95.£2.40Current price is: £2.40.
Common Mother of Pearl Butterfly
Sex: Male
Quality: A- (average)
Format: Papered/unmounted
Sold in lots of 10
- Description
Description
Description
Taxonomy Identification: Family Nymphalidae, first named by Druce in 1782
Colour: (Topside) The base colour of the wings is pearly greenish white with a violet sheen. The forewings are hooked with black tips. All wings have red and black like eyespots. The underside of the wings has a greenish white base colour, with eyelike markings. Very beautiful butterfly.
Size: Wingspan 75-85mm
Comments & Applications: A very pretty nymphalidae butterfly from Central African Republic with pearly greenish white lilac black and red. A popular butterfly for framing, domes, artwork, photography, interior design and film.
Format: Unmounted, papered, wings folded, requires relaxing and setting
More information: Wikipedia– Captive Breeding