Papilio memnon memnon Butterfly Specimen | A1 Quality | Dry-Preserved PAPILIONIDAE

A1 Quality Butterfly Specimen

Papilio memnon memnon (Family: PAPILIONIDAE) – A museum-quality swallowtail butterfly specimen in A1 condition, expertly preserved and unmounted for collectors, educators, and natural history enthusiasts.

Specimen Details

• Scientific name: Papilio memnon memnon
• Family: Papilionidae (swallowtail butterflies)
• Quality grade: A1 – Premium condition with excellent preservation
• 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 memnon memnon

Papilio memnon memnon is the nominate subspecies of the Great Mormon, native to the forests of Java and surrounding Indonesian islands. One of Asia’s largest and most iconic swallowtails, it is renowned for its deep black wings with shimmering blue and green iridescence in males, and its remarkable polymorphic females that mimic multiple toxic species. The nominate subspecies holds particular scientific and collector interest as the type form of this celebrated species, making it a cornerstone specimen for any serious Papilionidae collection.

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.