Idea leuconoe, also known as the paper kite butterfly, rice paper butterfly or the large tree nymph is a butterfly known especially for its presence in butterfly houses and live butterfly expositions. It features in the game Animal Crossing New Horizons and can be found in many museum collections around the world.
This butterfly species has a large wingspan of 12 to 14 cm. The rice paper butterfly originates from Southeast Asia, but can also be found in Southern Taiwan and the Ryukyu Islands. The larvae feed on Parsonsia species, Tylophora hispida, Parsonsia helicandra, Parsonsia spiralis, and Cynanchum formosanum so both the butterfly and larvae are poisonous.
Frame dimensions 19x19cm (7.5”x7.5”). Wall hanging, glass removed for photos to avoid glare, all frames ship with glass.
Idea leuconoe, also known as the paper kite butterfly, rice paper butterfly or the large tree nymph is a butterfly known especially for its presence in butterfly houses and live butterfly expositions. It features in the game Animal Crossing New Horizons and can be found in many museum collections around the world.
This butterfly species has a large wingspan of 12 to 14 cm. The rice paper butterfly originates from Southeast Asia, but can also be found in Southern Taiwan and the Ryukyu Islands. The larvae feed on Parsonsia species, Tylophora hispida, Parsonsia helicandra, Parsonsia spiralis, and Cynanchum formosanum so both the butterfly and larvae are poisonous.
Frame dimensions 19x19cm (7.5”x7.5”). Wall hanging, glass removed for photos to avoid glare, all frames ship with glass.
This insect was set, mounted and framed by me in my Norfolk garden studio. This would be beautiful addition to your home, office or studio.
