Napeocles jucunda

This Napeocles jucunda , a butterfly of the tropical forests of South America, displays a luminous blue emerging from its velvety black underside. This unique iridescence has often led to the species being confused with certain Morphos, although it belongs to a different lineage of Nymphalidae.

Presented in a hermetically sealed glass-fronted box, this specimen is enhanced by a black frame on a white background. Each specimen is carefully identified by a calligraphed label, indicating its Latin name and origin. A brass plaque engraved with the name Deyrolle certifies the authenticity of this piece.