Papilio maackii, Alpine Black Swallowtail (Colorful Spring Form)

Papilio maackii, the Alpine Black Swallowtail is a small to medium butterfly found across Japan, Korea, and Central Asia.  This is the spring form which is even more colorful and iridescent than the often seen summer form.  A very unique and colorful butterfly for sale.

Butterfly shipped unmounted, with wings closed.