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Framed Papilio Rumanzovia

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SPECIES  Papilio rumanzovia Male

ORIGIN   Philippines

FRAME   16.5x16.5xD5cm Made from recycled products. 

DESCRIPTION  AKA The Scarlet Mormon Stunning red and black butterfly from the family Papilionidae and was named after Nicholas Rumanzow, Chancellor of the Russian Empire. Framed showing the beautiful red of the upperside of this large swallowtail. It derives its name from the tails on the back edges of its wings that resemble the forked tails of swallows. Adult Papilio rumanovia butterflies feed on the nectar from a variety of flowers, while their caterpillars feed on the leaves and flowers of citrus plants.