Zebra Swallowtail in Floating Mini Frame

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Protesilaus (Eurytides) protesilaus archesilaus - This little guy comes from Peru and is the same family as the Zebra Swallowtail from eastern North America. Just an amazing little stripped dude to add to your collection. You'll just fall in love with the little red stripe that runs across the wing.Encased in a black plastic float frame with elasticity film which allows you to easily see both sides of the mantis. The plastic film allows you to better see the physical characteristics of your critter while keeping them safe. You can open the frame but it will probably damage your new insect friend. The diamond frame is approximately 4.75" x 4.75" (across), 5" with base. Frame sides measure 3.6" x 3.6".Bands one and two of the hindwing usually extend beyond the second submedian, band four mostly goes beyond the middle of the cell and sometimes reaches to its hinder margin, the transparent submarginal band has at least in the costal third brownish scales; hindwing more strongly dentate than in Protesilaus glaucolaus leucas. Frons in specimens from the Andes often entirely brownish black. Dorsal edge of the harpe dilated into a tooth, which is sometimes absent in specimens from the Andes. Submarginal spots of the hindwing white, rarely slightly yellowish, hindwing more strongly dentate than in Protesilaus glaucolaus, the first and second bands of the forewing on the whole shorter than in Protesilaus molops. Frons sometimes entirety brown black. The scent-scales are very long and thin. The dorsal edge of the harpe deflexed, lying flat on the harpe, strongly dentate.A great addition to any cabinet of curiosities or classroom educational tool!The critter pictured is an example of what you will be receiving. No worries, they are all about the same and super lovely. Show more