Taxonomy Identification: Family Papilionidae, First named by Stoll in 1780, sub-species named by Felder in 1865.
Colour: The upperside (recto) wings are yellowish-white. The margin is dark brown and contains a thin yellow strip with further dark brown stripes. The underside (verso) is similar but with a chain of red dots.
Size: Wingspan 60-70mm
Comments & Applications: A beautiful swordtail butterfly, commonly called the Chain Swordtail because of its row (chain) of red spots.
Country of Origin: Philippines
Common Name: Chain Swordtail
Frame: Black
Frame Size: 12 x 17cm
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Collection is Wigan, UK
