Brilliant Blue Butterfly and its leaflike camouflage helps

and its leaflike camouflage helps it blend seamlessly into vegetation

The wingspan of these insects is usually around 6”

is a Nearctic species of the Saturniidae family

The oldest known representation of a butterfly

Brilliant Blue Butterfly and its leaflike camouflage helpsThe Junonia rhadama, also known as the brilliant blue butterfly, is a member of the Nymphalidae family found on the islands of Madagascar, Mauritius, Rodrigues, Runion, the Comoros, and the Seychelles (specifically on Astove Island). This butterfly can be found in transformed grasslands and anthropogenic environments. The specimen is preserved in a 5 x 5 frame. *Each of my framed shadow boxes are crafted for lasting beauty and protection. They feature