This listing features an exceptionally clean Hyposcada illinissa illinissa, collected in October 2003 in Tingo María, Peru. This is a vintage, professionally spread specimen preserved in a modern PE floating display frame that highlights the delicate transparency and soft brown edging characteristic of the species.
This butterfly is part of the Ithomiini (Clearwing) group, known for its ethereal glass-like forewings and warm, smoky hindwings. Your specimen shows excellent translucence, crisp venation, and a gracefully symmetrical spread, making it perfect for natural history collectors or elegant botanical-style wall décor.
Item Details
• Species: Hyposcada illinissa illinissa
• Collection Date: October 2003
• Locality: Tingo María, Peru
• Display: PE floating frame
• Condition: Vintage, well-preserved, fully spread
• Shipped: Fully protected and boxed for safe arrival
About This Species
Hyposcada illinissa is a classic neotropical clearwing butterfly found in humid lowland forests of Peru, Ecuador, and Brazil. Its defining features include:
• Nearly transparent forewings
• Smoky brown shading on hindwings
• Elegant long body typical of Ithomiines
• Light, ghostlike appearance under strong light
These butterflies are favorites among collectors due to their minimalist, airy aesthetic and the skill required to spread such delicate wings cleanly.
Packaging & Shipping
Your specimen ships inside its floating frame, wrapped with multilayer padding and reinforced boxing for maximum protection.
Collected through legal and sustainable sources.
This listing features an exceptionally clean Hyposcada illinissa illinissa, collected in October 2003 in Tingo María, Peru. This is a vintage, professionally spread specimen preserved in a modern PE floating display frame that highlights the delicate transparency and soft brown edging characteristic of the species.
This butterfly is part of the Ithomiini (Clearwing) group, known for its ethereal glass-like forewings and warm, smoky hindwings. Your specimen shows excellent translucence, crisp venation, and a gracefully symmetrical spread, making it perfect for natural history collectors or elegant botanical-style wall décor.
Item Details
• Species: Hyposcada illinissa illinissa
• Collection Date: October 2003
• Locality: Tingo María, Peru
• Display: PE floating frame
• Condition: Vintage, well-preserved, fully spread
• Shipped: Fully protected and boxed for safe arrival
About This Species
Hyposcada illinissa is a classic neotropical clearwing butterfly found in humid lowland forests of Peru, Ecuador, and Brazil. Its defining features include:
• Nearly transparent forewings
• Smoky brown shading on hindwings
• Elegant long body typical of Ithomiines
• Light, ghostlike appearance under strong light
These butterflies are favorites among collectors due to their minimalist, airy aesthetic and the skill required to spread such delicate wings cleanly.
Packaging & Shipping
Your specimen ships inside its floating frame, wrapped with multilayer padding and reinforced boxing for maximum protection.
Collected through legal and sustainable sources.
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