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Papilio demodocus
The Lime Butterfly In Clear Glass Box Frame
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A stunning The Lime butterfly (Papilio demodocus), in a handmade clear glass box frame, allowing you to see both sides of the specimen. All of our frames are handmade with skill in the UK meaning we have full control over the process.
All of our specimens are preserved by expert entomologists that have years of experience in the industry.
A beautiful Christmas butterfly or Lime butterfly in a handmade clear glass box frame, allowing you to see both sides of the specimen. All of our frames are handmade with precision in the UK meaning we have full control over the process.
Papilio demodocus or lime swallowtail or citrus swallowtail is a large swallowtail butterfly common to Sub-Saharan Africa. After hatching from their egg, the caterpillar feeds on a few leaves on citrus trees before pupation.
Its wingspan reaches 8 - 10 centimetres (4 - 5 in).
Latin Name: Papilio demodocus
Quality: A1
Gender: Male.
Distribution: Papilio demodocus can be found in the entirety of sub-Saharan Africa, including Madagascar,
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.
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Gender: Male
Frame Size (Inches): 6 x 6 Clear
Specimen Colour: Yellow
Distribution: Asia
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