Papilio machaon

Old World Swallowtail in Clear Glass Frame

You'll earn 45 loyalty points.
Production time: 5-7 working days
  • £44.99
  • or 450 loyalty points

Choose Options

A beautiful Old World Swallowtail (Papilio machaon), in a handmade clear glass box frame, allowing you to see both sides of the specimen. All of our frames are handmade with skill in the UK meaning we have full control over the process.


All of our specimens are mounted by expert entomologists that have years of expertise in the industry.


A beautiful Old World Swallowtail butterfly in a handmade clear glass box frame, allowing you to see both sides of the specimen. All of our frames are handmade with precision in the UK meaning we have full control over the process.

The Old World Swallowtail belongs to the Papilionidae family of butterflies. The butterfly is also known as the common yellow swallowtail. The species was named by Carl Linnaeus in the 10th edition of Systema Naturae in 1758.

Its wingspan reaches 6–8 centimetres (2.6–3.4 in).

 

Latin Name: Papilio machaon.

Quality: A1

Gender: Male.

Distribution: Papilio machaon can be found in most regions of the Palaearctic and Northern America.

Prepared: By our very own entomologists.

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

Frame Size: 6 x 6 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.

Approx Wingspan (cm): 6
Gender: Male
Frame Size (Inches): 6 x 6 Clear
Specimen Colour: Yellow
Distribution: America
All our frames are made to order. If you are ordering for presents, birthdays, anniversaries and weddings, please order well in advance. View the items production time above, and add to cart for an estimated dispatch date.

All of our frames are carefully wrapped and boxed before shipping out once they are ready.

If you are in a rush, frames can be shipped on a quicker delivery service once they are ready. We can ship on an overnight service for example. You can order one of these upgraded shipping services at checkout.

You will receive an email once your order is dispatched containing a tracking number.

Let us know what you think!

Earn 10 loyalty points & 50 more if you upload a photo of your purchase.