Papilio machaon
Old World Swallowtail Butterfly Pair In Baroque Style Frame
- £54.99
A Old World Swallowtail 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 Old World Swallowtail belongs to the Papilionidae family of butterflies. The butterfly is also known as the common yellow swallowtail. The species was named by Carl Linnaeus in the 10th edition of Systema Naturae in 1758. Its wingspan reaches 6–8 centimetres (2.6–3.4 in).
Latin Name: Papilio machaon.
Quality: A1
Gender: Male & Female
Distribution: Papilio machaon can be found in most regions of the Palaearctic and Northern America.
Prepared: By our very own entomologists.
Frame: Wooden box frame with glass window and hanging clips - handmade in our workshop.
Frame Size: Frame Window - 10 x 8 Inch (25.4cm x 20.32cm) / External Dimensions - 11.4 x 9.4 Inch (28.96 x 23.88cm)
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.
Gender: Male
Frame Window Size (Inches): 10 x 8 Baroque
Specimen Colour: Yellow
Distribution: America
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