Bring the beauty of nature into your home and on your windowsil with this one-of-a-kind resin sculpture featuring a real Common Bluebottle.
The Common Bluebottle (Graphium sarpedon) is a distinctive swallowtail butterfly identified by a vibrant, semi-transparent pale blue to turquoise band running across its black upperside wings. Often called the Blue Triangle, it has a 55-75mm wingspan and is known for its quick, erratic flight.
Key Identification Features:
Wing Band: A bright, iridescent bluish-green, macular band crosses both the forewings and hindwings.
Coloration: Upperside is deep black with the blue band; underside is dark brown, featuring faint red lines and a crimson spot near the base of the hindwing.
Shape: Hindwings feature a series of blue submarginal spots and often show a slightly pointed or tailed appearance.
Behavior: Known for rapid, fast-paced flight, frequently seen in urban and rural areas, with males commonly gathering near puddles to drink minerals.
Range: Common across South and Southeast Asia, as well as eastern Australia.
Similar Species:
Graphium antiphates: Features more white, rather than blue, and has longer tails.
Graphium weiskei: Known for its purple-pink coloration.
Habitat:
They are common in tropical rainforests, urban gardens, and coastal areas. They are frequently seen on sunny days, particularly in the morning or late afternoon.
All butterflies are responsibly and ethically sourced, ensuring no harm is done for artistic purposes. Each specimen is naturally expired or sustainably collected.