Papilio ophidicephalus

Emperor Swallowtail in Box Frame

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A beautiful Emperor Swallowtail in a handmade wooden frame mounted on high-quality acid-free conservation board. The Latin and region names are printed underneath the specimen.

Papilio ophidicephalus or also known as the Emperor Swallowtail is part of the family Papilionidae and is found in Sub-Saharan African.

The wingspan is usually around 9-10 cm in males and 10-12 in Females. It has two broods, one is August to December and the other is January to April

Latin Name: Papilio ophidicephalus.

Quality: A1

Gender: Male.

Distribution: Papilio ophidicephalus can be found in Parts of Africa.

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): 8
Gender: Male
Frame Size (Inches): 6 x 6
Specimen Colour: Blue, Black
Distribution: Africa
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