SPECIES Salamis aethiops/parhassus
ORIGIN Central African Republic
FRAME 16.5x16.5xD5cm Made from recycled products. Available in black or white frame
DESCRIPTION AKA Forest Mother-of-Pearl. Known for its unusual greenish white pearlescent colouring this large Nymphalid is one of four which comprise the genus Protogoniomorpha. The colours change depending on angle to pearlescent white/green with tinges of pink and purple. Both these species look very similar - species depends on seasonal availability.
Available with species label BASP
We also stock in Salamis duprei BASD
small mark on matt - see image with red arrow
COMES IN RECYCLED CARDBOARD GIFT BOX
