Colotis aurigineus

African Golden Arab Butterfly in Box Frame

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A cute African Golden Arab in a handmade wooden frame mounted on high-quality acid-free conservation board. The Latin and common names are printed underneath the specimen.

The African Golden Arab belongs to the Pieridae family of butterflies. The butterfly is also known as the Veined Gold or Double-banded Orange. The species was named by Teracolus aurigineus Butler in 1883

Its wingspan reaches 3–4 centimetres (1.5–2.0 in).

 

Latin Name: Colotis aurigineus.

Quality: A1

Gender: Male.

Distribution: Colotis aurigineus can be found in Southern Sudan, Kenya, Uganda, Northeastern Zaire, Malawi and Northwest Zambia.

Prepared: By our very own entomologists.

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

Frame Size: 5 x 5 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.

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