Taxonomy Identification: Family, Papilionidae, First named by Linnaeus in 1771
Colour: The colour of the topside (recto) wings is black with vivid yellow bar running diagonal across all four wings with additional yellow patches on the hind wing. The hindwing tails are also coloured yellow. The underside (verso) is similar but paler with additional blue markings.
Size: Wingspan 100-110mm
Comments & Applications: This huge swallowtail butterfly is amazing contrasting the yellow and black colours. Commonly known as the King Swallowtail butterfly for shear size and beauty.
Country of Origin: Peru
Common Name: King Swallowtail
Frame: Black
Frame Size: 15x20cm
