Wholesale: Vestalis luctuosa Damselfly Indonesia
£2.55 – £2.75
Black Jewel wing Damselfly
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Description
Description
Taxonomy Identification: Family Odonota, First named by Burmeister in 1839
Colour: Males have greenish-black bodies with indigo blue to black wings depending on viewing angle and light. Females have a green thorax, darker abdomen and clear transparent wings with brown overlay.
Size: Wingspan 75-80+mm
Comments & Applications: A most beautiful sexually dimorphic species. Very popular among the art and craft industry, photography, framing, interior design, film, entertainment and educational purposes
Important note before purchase: Damselflies are very fragile insects. During the drying process legs, head and abdomens become very brittle. Body parts are prone to separate especially during the rehydration process. This is a common issue which necessitates various degrees of repair. We recommend PVA glue for repair. In some cases, a nylon rod is pushed through the thorax down into the abdomen to help secure the insect.
Format: Supplied Unmounted, papered, requires relaxing and setting
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