A Cynosura eighty-eight in a handmade wooden baroque style frame. The specimens are mounted on high quality acid free black conservation board with a black mount and striking white edge, all rounded off with baroque style corner protectors.

The is a species of butterfly of the family Nymphalidae. It is found from Mexico to Peru and Brazil. Named for its '88' or '89' markings on each wing. These butterflies often frequent human interaction and are considered a sign of good luck by some communities.

The wingspan is about 4.7 cm. The upper side of the wings is black, banded with brilliant red.

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.