This Mechanitis lysimnia (Confused Tigerwing) specimen was collected in October 1996 in Dorado, Misiones, Argentina, making it a rare historical piece for collectors of Ithomiine and Neotropical butterflies. The specimen is professionally spread and mounted in a PE floating display case, providing a clean, modern presentation that highlights its warm amber tones and translucent wing panels.
Item Details
• Species: Mechanitis lysimnia
• Collection Date: October 1996
• Origin: Dorado, Misiones, Argentina
• Display: PE floating case (black or white depending on availability)
• Preparation: Fully spread, dried, and secured for display
About the Species
Mechanitis lysimnia is a classic South American Tigerwing species known for its subtle transparency, warm caramel coloration, and intricate mimicry patterns. Vintage specimens with confirmed 1990s data are far less common and highly appealing to both scientific and aesthetic collectors.
Packaging & Shipping
Your specimen arrives:
• In a PE floating frame display case
• Protected with ample padding
• Shipped in a rigid mailer or box for maximum safety
Ethical Sourcing
This is a historical field-collected specimen from 1996 with verified locality data.
Notes
Natural variation in clarity and pattern is normal; specimen quality is accurately represented and equal to the one described.
This Mechanitis lysimnia (Confused Tigerwing) specimen was collected in October 1996 in Dorado, Misiones, Argentina, making it a rare historical piece for collectors of Ithomiine and Neotropical butterflies. The specimen is professionally spread and mounted in a PE floating display case, providing a clean, modern presentation that highlights its warm amber tones and translucent wing panels.
Item Details
• Species: Mechanitis lysimnia
• Collection Date: October 1996
• Origin: Dorado, Misiones, Argentina
• Display: PE floating case (black or white depending on availability)
• Preparation: Fully spread, dried, and secured for display
About the Species
Mechanitis lysimnia is a classic South American Tigerwing species known for its subtle transparency, warm caramel coloration, and intricate mimicry patterns. Vintage specimens with confirmed 1990s data are far less common and highly appealing to both scientific and aesthetic collectors.
Packaging & Shipping
Your specimen arrives:
• In a PE floating frame display case
• Protected with ample padding
• Shipped in a rigid mailer or box for maximum safety
Ethical Sourcing
This is a historical field-collected specimen from 1996 with verified locality data.
Notes
Natural variation in clarity and pattern is normal; specimen quality is accurately represented and equal to the one described.
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