A striking Violet Lacewing in a handmade wooden frame mounted on high-quality backing board. Common and Latin names are printed underneath.

Cethosia myrina melancholica, commonly known as the Violet Lacewing, is a striking butterfly known for its vibrant violet and black wing patterns. Native to tropical regions, it thrives in lush habitats such as rainforests. This species exhibits remarkable sexual dimorphism, with males displaying more vivid colours than females. The Violet Lacewing often feeds on nectar from various flowering plants, playing a vital role in pollination within its ecosystem.

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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