REAL 'Lexias pardalis' Archduke Butterfly unmounted

Not often seen for sale, Lexias pardalis is rather plain on the outside, but when the wings are opened it has incredible shimming purples, greens, and blues.  Hard for photos to do it justice!

Shipped unmounted with wings closed.

We work really hard to find great, ethical farms around the world. 'Insect ranching' has been shown to dramatically aid conservation and increase insect numbers in the wild, as well as giving local, indigenous people a sustainable income source other than logging. 
Protecting insects means protecting the habitat they live in. This benefits every plant and animal sharing this habitat. Sustainable butterfly farming gives local populations an alternative to logging and clear-cutting rain-forest. The forests are preserved, critical habitat for endangered species is maintained, and butterfly populations increase. Everything we source is sustainably sourced and 100% legally imported.