Papilio ophidicephalus

Emperor Swallowtail in Box Frame

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A beautiful Emperor Swallowtail butterfly in a handmade wooden frame mounted on high-quality acid-free conservation board. The Latin and common names are printed underneath the specimen.

The Emperor Swallowtail belongs to the Papilionidae family of butterflies. The butterfly is an amazing example of a swallowtail butterfly. It is found in Subsaharan Africa. The species was named by Oberthür in 1878

Its wingspan reaches 10–13 centimetres (3.9–5.1 in).

 

Latin Name: Papilio ophidicephalus .

Quality: A1

Gender: Male.

Distribution: Papilio lormierie can be found in Africa.

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.

This would be a beautiful addition to your home or office.

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All of our frames are carefully wrapped and boxed before shipping out once they are ready.

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