Neurobasis chinensis florida Damselfly Specimen | A1 Quality | Dry-Preserved Spread | ODONATA

A1 Quality Damselfly Specimen

Neurobasis chinensis florida (Order: ODONATA) – A museum-quality metalwing damselfly specimen in A1 condition, expertly dry-preserved and spread for collectors, educators, and natural history enthusiasts.

Specimen Details

• Scientific name: Neurobasis chinensis florida
• Family: Calopterygidae (metalwings / demoiselles)
• Order: Odonata (dragonflies & damselflies)
• Quality grade: A1 Premium condition with excellent preservation
• Condition: Dry-preserved, spread, ready for display or study
• Ideal for: Entomology collections, educational displays, cabinet of curiosities, framed insect art, odonatology study

About Neurobasis chinensis florida

Neurobasis chinensis florida is a subspecies of the celebrated Green Metalwing — one of the most visually spectacular damselflies in Asia and a jewel of the family Calopterygidae. The subspecies florida is distributed across parts of the Philippine archipelago, representing the island-endemic form of this extraordinary species and adding a layer of biogeographic precision that makes it particularly appealing to collectors building a systematic Neurobasis or Philippine Odonata series. Like the nominate subspecies, males display the characteristic intense iridescent emerald-green metallic hindwings that make Neurobasis chinensis so immediately recognisable and coveted — though subtle differences in wing extent and body markings distinguish florida from its congeners. In spread position, the iridescent hindwings are displayed to full effect. A precise and desirable subspecific specimen.

Perfect for entomologists, natural history collectors, educators, artists, interior designers seeking authentic Victorian cabinet aesthetics, and anyone passionate about the extraordinary diversity of the insect world.