This Blue Emperor (Papilio Ulysses) has been hand set by our expert entomologists in our studio and elegantly mounted in a museum quality deep box frame.

This beautiful iridescent blue butterfly inhabits tropical rainforest areas of Australia, Indonesia, Papua New Guinea and the Solomon Islands. Sometimes called the Ulysses butterfly, this species is named after the Greek hero from the epic Odyssey. Males of this species are strongly attracted to the colour blue, as they identify females by the small blue crescents on the undersides of their hind wings. During the mating season males are often seen hanging around blue inanimate objects, mistaking them for potential mates.

The frame is made from premium quality, satin finished acrylic. Each specimen is mounted on a 300 GSM acid free card stock which includes both the scientific and common name of the insect printed below. The frame can either be self standing or mounted using the invisible wall hanging bracket.

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All of our specimens are ethically sourced from conservation projects around the world and help to support local communities and protect natural habitats, to learn more go to Our Ethos page.

The picture shown is an example of the quality that you can expect to receive. Please be aware that, as our products are 100% authentic and natural, they are subject to some variation. While no two insects are exactly alike, each of the specimens in our collection fall within the morphological perimeters for their species.

Dimensions: 26 x 26 x 6cm