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    Minibeast Red Postman Butterfly In Box Frame (Heliconius erato)

    Heliconius erato

    Red Postman Butterfly In Box Frame

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    Production time: 5-7 working days
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    The Red Postman in a handmade wooden frame mounted on high-quality acid-free conservation board. The Latin and common names are printed underneath the specimen.

    Heliconius Erota or also known as the Red Postman, Small Postman, Red Passion Flower butterfly or the Crimson-patched Longwing. This is one of around 40 neotropical species of butterfly belonging to the genus Heliconius.

    Latin Name: Heliconius erato.

    Quality: A1

    Gender: Male

    Distribution: Heliconius erato can be found in Paraguay, Argentina and Texas.

    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 Window Size (Inches): 6 x 6
    Specimen Colour: Black,Orange
    Distribution: America
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