Western Blue Charaxes - Charaxes smaragdalis

Species: Charaxes smaragdalis

Frame size: 19 x 19 x 4 cm/6 x 6 x 1.5 inches.

Pest-proofed with silicone.

Display: Wall mounting or self standing. 

Charaxes smaragdalis is a beautiful blue butterfly from the African continent where it is found in dry forested areas. Butterflies are beautiful insects and pollinators. They are a good indicator of environmental health; butterflies are fragile creatures and quick to respond to changes in their environment. Butterflies are an important food source in the early stages of their life as well. ‘Butterfly Conservation’ estimate that in Britain, Blue tits eat 50 billion moth caterpillars each year!

A C. smaragdalis specimen in a premium open grain wooden frame. The scientific and common names are printed on acid free card and the frame is sealed with silicone to keep the specimens safe from hungry museum beetles and other such pests. 

Care & Maintenance

Keep out of direct sunlight and high humidity. You can wipe the frames clean with a dry cloth but be careful; they are delicate! 

Note: these are natural products. Each individual specimen is unique but not damaged unless explicitly mentioned.

Shipping

U.K.: First class.

International: Royal Mail - International Tracked & Signed.