Papilio demodocus
The Lime Butterfly in Box Frame
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A beautiful Christmas Butterfly or Lime butterfly in a handmade wooden frame mounted on high-quality acid-free conservation board. The Latin and common names are printed underneath the specimen.
Papilio demodocus or lime swallowtail or citrus swallowtail is a large swallowtail butterfly common to Sub-Saharan Africa. After hatching from their egg, the caterpillar feeds on a few leaves on citrus trees before pupation.
Its wingspan reaches 8 - 10 centimetres (4 - 5 in).
Latin Name: Papilio demodocus
Quality: A1
Sex: Male.
Distribution: Papilio demodocus can be found in the entirety of sub-Saharan Africa, including Madagascar,
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.
Gender: Male
Frame Size (Inches): 6 x 6
Specimen Colour: Yellow
Distribution: Asia
All of our frames are carefully wrapped and boxed before shipping out once they are ready. Items that we advise are in stock still need to be prepared and made for you.
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 but you will need to email us, so we can advise when your order will be ready.
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