This stunning South American butterfly was a favorite butterfly of the Victorian naturalist Charles Darwin and belongs to the Callithea group of butterflies, which Darwin once described as “the most richly colored of all butterflies.” Also called Leprieur’s glory and a member of the Nymphalidae family, with its first pair of legs are not used for walking, but function as chemoreceptors for tasting and smelling. The metallic sage/green underside is even more impressive.
Framed CHARLES DARWIN BUTTERFLY Details:
• 99% UV blocking conservation glass and acid & lignin free mounting papers.
• Gallery quality wood shadowbox frame with hanger
• Antique style museum label with natural history story about the specimen.
• Gift box
• Handmade in Sonoma County California
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Sorry we do not ship our Framed Specimens outside of the US, only Jewelry.
SHIPPING COSTS:
• FREE SHIPPING on all US based orders
• $13 for all international jewelry
SHIPPING TIME: • I ship most orders the next business day but some orders can take up to 4 days to fill.
SHIPPING NOTIFICATION: • All orders ship with tracking and I will email you when I ship your order.
• I ship via USPS Priority Mail or Fed Ex, depending on size of order.
RETURNS: • If you are not 100% satisfied with your selection, you can return or exchange it within 7 days of receipt. Recipient is responsible for return shipping.
• Like all fine art, keep insect frames out of direct sunlight and areas of high humidity.
CARE AND CLEANING OF BUTTERFLY WING JEWELRY:
• Sterling silver and glass pendants, earrings, rings and cuff links can be polished with soft polishing cloth when tarnished.
• Butterfly wing jewelry is not waterproof.
Framed Charles Darwin Butterfly (Asterope leprieuri)
$46.00
FREE SHIPPING
COMMON NAME: Charles Darwin Butterfly
SCIENTIFIC NAME: Asterope leprieuri (Callithea philotima)
LOCALITY: South America
FRAME SIZE: 6″ x 6″ x 1.25″
Description
This stunning South American butterfly was a favorite butterfly of the Victorian naturalist Charles Darwin and belongs to the Callithea group of butterflies, which Darwin once described as “the most richly colored of all butterflies.” Also called Leprieur’s glory and a member of the Nymphalidae family, with its first pair of legs are not used for walking, but function as chemoreceptors for tasting and smelling. The metallic sage/green underside is even more impressive.
Framed CHARLES DARWIN BUTTERFLY Details:
• 99% UV blocking conservation glass and acid & lignin free mounting papers.
• Gallery quality wood shadowbox frame with hanger
• Antique style museum label with natural history story about the specimen.
• Gift box
• Handmade in Sonoma County California
Learn about our ethically sourced specimens.
Looking for insect decor inspiration? Check out our Customer Photos.
Sorry we do not ship our Framed Specimens outside of the US, only Jewelry.
SHIPPING COSTS:
• FREE SHIPPING on all US based orders
• $13 for all international jewelry
SHIPPING TIME:
• I ship most orders the next business day but some orders can take up to 4 days to fill.
SHIPPING NOTIFICATION:
• All orders ship with tracking and I will email you when I ship your order.
• I ship via USPS Priority Mail or Fed Ex, depending on size of order.
RETURNS:
• If you are not 100% satisfied with your selection, you can return or exchange it within 7 days of receipt. Recipient is responsible for return shipping.
Contact me with any questions you have.
CARE OF INSECT DISPLAYS:
• Like all fine art, keep insect frames out of direct sunlight and areas of high humidity.
CARE AND CLEANING OF BUTTERFLY WING JEWELRY:
• Sterling silver and glass pendants, earrings, rings and cuff links can be polished with soft polishing cloth when tarnished.
• Butterfly wing jewelry is not waterproof.
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