Approximate size of Salamis parhassus specimen:
3.5 inch wingspan
Interesting facts about Salamis parhassus:
Found in Africa and originally identified in the Genus Papilio, Salamis was named after the daughter of the river Gods Asopus and Metope. Appropriately named Forest Mother of Pearl, their wings portray an opalescent coloring, much like mother of pearl or nacre.
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Salamis parhassus REPLICA framed pink purple mother of pearl butterfly Africa
Salamis parhassus REPLICA framed pink purple mother of pearl butterfly Africa BLACK BACKGROUND