Papilio blumei blumei Butterfly Specimen | A-/A2 Quality | Dry-Preserved PAPILIONIDAE

A- Quality Butterfly Specimen

Papilio blumei blumei (Family: PAPILIONIDAE) – A dry-preserved Blume’s Swallowtail butterfly specimen in A-/A2 condition, unmounted and ready for display or study. Minor imperfections may be present but overall presentation remains strong — excellent value for one of the world’s most sought-after swallowtails.

Specimen Details

• Scientific name: Papilio blumei blumei
• Family: Papilionidae (swallowtail butterflies)
• Quality grade: A-/A2 – Good condition with minor imperfections; great value for collectors
• Condition: Dry-preserved, unmounted, ready for display or study
• Ideal for: Entomology collections, educational displays, cabinet of curiosities, framed insect art, creative projects

About Papilio blumei blumei

Papilio blumei blumei — Blume’s Swallowtail — is among the most breathtaking butterflies in the world. Endemic to Sulawesi, Indonesia, it is celebrated for its extraordinary iridescent green and blue wing panels, which shift in colour with the angle of light, set against a deep black ground. A flagship species for any serious entomology collection and an unrivalled centrepiece for framed natural history art, it consistently ranks among the most coveted swallowtails in the hobby.

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