Troides helena

Male Common Birdwing in Box Frame

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A beautiful Male Common Birdwing butterfly in a handmade wooden frame mounted on high-quality acid-free conservation board. The Latin and common names are printed underneath the specimen.

Troides helena or the common birdwing is a butterfly belonging to the Papilionidae family of butterflies. The common birdwing is one of the largest and most beautiful butterflies in Asia. The stunning contrast of golden yellow hind wings and glossy black forewings serves as a protection mechanism by warning any predators that it is distasteful.

Its wingspan reaches 13 centimetres (5.1 in).


Latin Name: Troides helena

Quality: A1

Gender: Male.

Distribution: Common Birdwing can be found in India, Nepal, China and Indonesia.

Prepared: By our very own entomologists.

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

Frame Size: 9 x 7 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.

Frame Size (Inches): 9 x 7
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