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Siderone marthesia, scarlet leafwing, red-striped leafwing, small red and black butterfly from Huanuco Peru, frame 6" x 6"

The scarlet leafwing butterfly, scientifically known as "Siderone marthesia," is a mesmerizing species found in Central and South America. Its stunning appearance features fiery hues, predominantly bright scarlet-red on the upper side of its wings, contrasting with black borders and intricate white patterns. On the underside, the wings display a mottled brown colour, resembling a dried leaf and ensuring effective camouflage. These medium-sized butterflies prefer lush tropical habitats and are often seen fluttering gracefully among the foliage. The scarlet leafwing's striking colours and unique leaf-mimicking adaptations make it a remarkable and sought-after sight for butterfly enthusiasts and nature lovers.

We firmly support the sustainable tropical butterfly collections as long as they take care of conserving the rainforest where they fly and developing responsible conscious trading.
This allows us to support local ranching farms with ethically sourced material and help at the same time collectors and enthusiasts to contribute to understanding and treasuring those species.

Please consider that the specimen you will receive may slightly differ in size, shape or colour from the picture shown as you are purchasing a natural product.

Please note: In our selection of white frames, the inner box frame—the part that creates the depth of the shadow box—is currently only available in black, as white versions are not available at this time. The outer frame remains white.

This detail has not been an issue in over six years of offering this product, but we wanted to proactively inform you to ensure full transparency.

This applies only to deep frame items. Shadow boxes, if selected, come with a white inner frame.