S American Butterflies

Rare metallic blue Metalmark butterfly framed taxidermy - Mesosemia loruhama - female - minor damage

$116.00

Rare metallic blue female Metalmark butterfly, Mesosemia loruhama from Peru, presented in a handmade 4.5"x4.5" wood frame. Professionally mounted on parchment paper with the scientific name and country of origin printed below. You will receive the exact same specimen shown in the photos. I am selling it at a discount due to the minor scale damage on the wings and a small hole on the inside of the right hindwing. Still a very beautiful example of this rare species. Only female I have ever come across and the only example that I have available at this time. Wingspan measures 1.5 inches. Curious Kingdom has been lovingly crafting our handmade insect frames for over a decade. We have provided these natural displays for nature enthusiasts, museums, and television and film sets. Most of our insects are ethically sourced from farming operations located throughout the world. All of our insect frames are handmade from painted birch wood in the USA. I personally prepare each insect one at a time and put everything together here at my Bug Studio in Silver City, NM. All frames come with 99% UV protective glass so you don't have to worry about your investment ever fading. (Although it is a good idea to still keep out of direct sunlight.)