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

A1 Quality Butterfly Specimen

Papilio ulysses ulysses (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 ulysses ulysses
• 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 ulysses ulysses

Papilio ulysses ulysses is the nominate subspecies of the Ulysses Butterfly — arguably the most visually spectacular swallowtail in the world. Native to the rainforests of the Moluccas and surrounding Indonesian islands, the nominate form is the type subspecies of this globally celebrated species, prized above all for its breathtaking electric blue iridescence that blazes across both wings. Few specimens command the immediate visual impact of a perfect ulysses ulysses — a true centrepiece for any Papilionidae collection, framed display, or natural history cabinet, and one of the most recognisable butterflies on earth.

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.