SPECIES Batesia hypochlora
ORIGIN Peru
FRAME 16.5x16.5xD5cm Made from recycled products.
DESCRIPTION AKA Painted Beauty. Royal blue and coral/red colourings a very unusual but beautiful combination of colours on the viso of this Nymphalid. A must for collectors. This butterfly the only one in this genus is named in honor of the great naturalist Henry W. Bates.
Shown in white matt species label on front of frame
Small rub marks on bottom left wings - see image with red arrows