African Queen atl pick up only The eyespots give it its

The eyespots give it its name – from the Greek myth of the cyclops Polyphemus

Idea blanchardi is a genus of butterflies known as tree nymphs or paper butterflies

To preserve and display this magnificent insect

neither roll nor burrow: they simply live in manure

This specimen is encased in a 6x6" frame

African Queen atl pick up only The eyespots give it itsDanaus chrysippus, also known at the plain tiger, can be found throughout Asia, Australia, & Africa. The plain tiger is believed to be one of the first butterflies depicted in art. A 3500 year old Egyptian fresco in Luxor features the oldest known illustration of this species. This specimen is encased in a 3"x4" frame.