Sometimes called the peacock or green swallowtail, Papilio blumei is widely regarded as one of the most beautiful butterflies in the world. It is a large, brilliantly colored swallowtail native to Indonesia. This species is truly stunning in butterfly art, framed, or as a collection piece.
Wingspan 4.7 to 5.5 inches.
Shipped unmounted with wings closed.
Damaged variation are in A1-/A2 quality, so they may have a broken antennae or small wing discolorations/chips/tears/folds.
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