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Papilio ophidicephalus
Emperor Swallowtail In Glass Dome
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Production time: 5-7 working days - £43.99
A Emperor Swallowtail in a handmade glass dome with your choice of brown or black wooden base. All of our domes / bell jars are handmade with fine detail in the UK meaning we have full control over the process.
Papilio ophidicephalus or also known as the Emperor Swallowtail is part of the family Papilionidae and is found in Sub-Saharan African.
The wingspan is usually around 9-10 cm in males and 10-12 in Females. It has two broods, one is August to December and the other is January to April
Latin Name: Papilio ophidicephalus.
Quality: A1
Gender: Male.
Distribution: Papilio ophidicephalus can be found in Parts of Africa.
Prepared: By our very own entomologists.
Dome Size: 3.94 x 6.30 inch (10 x 16 cm)
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.
Dome Size: Medium
Gender: Male
Frame Size (Inches): 6 x 6
Specimen Colour: Blue, Black
Distribution: Africa
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