This listing features a beautifully spread specimen of Diaethria clymena from Colombia, one of the famous “88 butterflies” known for the distinct numeral-like pattern on its hindwings. The bright red forewings and crisp geometric hindwing markings make this species a standout in any natural history display.
Each specimen is professionally spread and mounted inside a clean PE floating display frame, creating a modern presentation suitable for shelves, walls, or collections.
Item Details
• Species: Diaethria clymena
• Origin: Colombia
• Display: Floating frame
• Shipped: Fully padded and protected
• Appearance: Strong contrast with vivid red forewings and clearly defined hindwing numerals
About the Species
Diaethria clymena, commonly referred to as the Clymena Eighty-Eight Butterfly, is part of a small group of South American butterflies famous for the bold black-and-white hindwing pattern resembling the number “88” or “89.” Collectors prize the species for:
• Its bright crimson forewings
• Strong geometric contrast
• The instantly recognizable number-like pattern
• Its small but striking display presence
• Its cultural popularity in Latin American natural art
Packaging & Shipping
Your specimen ships in its floating display frame, carefully cushioned and boxed for safe and secure arrival.
Sustainably sourced from licensed suppliers
This listing features a beautifully spread specimen of Diaethria clymena from Colombia, one of the famous “88 butterflies” known for the distinct numeral-like pattern on its hindwings. The bright red forewings and crisp geometric hindwing markings make this species a standout in any natural history display.
Each specimen is professionally spread and mounted inside a clean PE floating display frame, creating a modern presentation suitable for shelves, walls, or collections.
Item Details
• Species: Diaethria clymena
• Origin: Colombia
• Display: Floating frame
• Shipped: Fully padded and protected
• Appearance: Strong contrast with vivid red forewings and clearly defined hindwing numerals
About the Species
Diaethria clymena, commonly referred to as the Clymena Eighty-Eight Butterfly, is part of a small group of South American butterflies famous for the bold black-and-white hindwing pattern resembling the number “88” or “89.” Collectors prize the species for:
• Its bright crimson forewings
• Strong geometric contrast
• The instantly recognizable number-like pattern
• Its small but striking display presence
• Its cultural popularity in Latin American natural art
Packaging & Shipping
Your specimen ships in its floating display frame, carefully cushioned and boxed for safe and secure arrival.
Sustainably sourced from licensed suppliers
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