Salamis parhassus

Place of origin - Africa

Sex - Male

Wingspan - 2.5" to 3"

Frame size - 6.25" X 6.25" X 1.75"

Frame color - black or white
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Details

Due to the iridescent lavender sheen of its wings, this fancy butterfly is also called the "African mother of pearl". The unusual shape of its wings serves the purpose of camouflage. When the butterfly is perched on a tree branch with its wings closed, it resembles a dried, dead leaf.


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