Callithea philotmia Pair in Box Frame from Peru

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A beautiful Callithea philotmia pair butterfly in a handmade wooden frame mounted on high-quality acid-free conservation board. The Latin and location name Peru are printed underneath the specimen.

Charles Darwin once noted that of all the species of butterflies, the female of this species is surprisingly similar to the male. Many female butterflies don’t often resemble their male counter parts.

Its wingspan reaches 5-7 centimetres.

Latin Name: Callithea philotmia.

Quality: A1

Gender: Male and Female.

Distribution: Callithea philotmia can be found in South America.

Prepared: By our very own entomologists.

Frame: Wooden box frame with glass window and hanging clips - handmade in our workshop.

Frame Size: 8 x 8 Inch.

Please Be Aware: The specimen that you will receive may differ in size, shape or colour very slightly since you are purchasing a natural product.

Where do we source our insect specimens? All of our specimens are purchased from conservation farming projects. Please visit our ethics pages in the menu for details on the type of projects we work with.

This would be a beautiful addition to your home or office.

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