A large and striking swallowtail butterfly from the family Papilionidae, first named by Distant in 1874. The wings have a base colour of deep black with bands of lemon yellow. Hindwings are the same with red and blue eyelike markings. This is a large species, with wingspan around 95-105mm. The Central Emperor Swallowtail is a tropical butterfly, originating from sub-Saharan Africa.
Frame dimensions 23×23cm (9”x9”). Wall hanging, glass removed for photos to avoid glare, all frames ship with glass.
A large and striking swallowtail butterfly from the family Papilionidae, first named by Distant in 1874. The wings have a base colour of deep black with bands of lemon yellow. Hindwings are the same with red and blue eyelike markings. This is a large species, with wingspan around 95-105mm. The Central Emperor Swallowtail is a tropical butterfly, originating from sub-Saharan Africa.
Frame dimensions 23×23cm (9”x9”). 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.
