Zaretis itys Skeletal Leafwing PERU

Description

Taxonomy Identification: Family Nymphalidae, First named by Cramer in 1777.

Colour: Topside (recto) wings reddish brown with black margin and short black marginal bar, some specimens have an additional faint white spot/s. The underside (verso) is a mixture of autumn orange-brown colours and flecks of white. Note the colouration and patterns are extremely variable.

Size: Wingspan 50-60mm

Comments & Applications: This reddish-brown butterfly with its leaf-like camouflage is especially popular with the trade, used in  framing, domes, artwork, photography, interior design and film. Check out our range of neotropical butterflies.

Format: Unmounted, papered, wings folded, requires relaxing and setting

More information: Wikipedia – Captive Breeding