First Mother of Pearl Butterfly gift card and the butterfly itself is

and the butterfly itself is beautifully framed within a 5” x 5” enclosure

The specimens are encased in a 6“x6“ frame

Mecynorrhina torquata is one of the largest flower beetles in the world

These moths are notable for their large size and striking wing patterns

known for its impressive silk production

First Mother of Pearl Butterfly gift card and the butterfly itself isSalamis is a genus of nymphalid butterflies. They are commonly known as mother of pearls and are found in Africa. Salamis was a nymph in Greek mythology, the daughter of the river god Asopus and Metope, daughter of the Ladon, another river god. Salamis parhassus is found in the rain forests of Central Africa. This specimen is encased in a 6"x6" frame.