✨ Beautifully Prepared • Field-Collected in 2000 • Museum-Grade Display
This Mechanitis polymnia (Tigerwing) specimen was collected in the year 2000, approximately 45 miles west of Georgetown, Guyana, a region known for its rich Ithomiini diversity. Professionally spread and mounted in a PE floating display case, this piece showcases the species’ warm translucent wing panels and clean contrasting patterns—perfect for collectors and natural history enthusiasts.
📌 Item Details
• Species: Mechanitis polymnia
• Collection Date: 2000
• Origin: 45 miles W. Georgetown, Guyana
• Display: PE floating case (black or white depending on availability)
• Case Style: Hinged plastic frame with flexible clear membrane
• Case Size: (Optional to add)
• Specimen Size: Typically 55–65 mm wingspan
• Preparation: Fully spread, dried, and secured for display
• Shipped: Packed securely to prevent shifting or compression
🧪 About the Species
Mechanitis polymnia is one of the most recognizable South American Tigerwing butterflies and a classic member of the Ithomiini tribe. Its semi-transparent wing windows and warm caramel-orange coloration make it highly desirable for both scientific collections and decorative displays. Vintage specimens from the early 2000s with locality data are increasingly uncommon.
🎁 Perfect For
✔ Entomology collectors
✔ Natural history décor
✔ Vintage specimen enthusiasts
✔ Educational and scientific displays
✔ Gifts for nature lovers
📦 Packaging & Shipping
Your specimen arrives:
• Mounted in a PE floating frame display
• Protected with ample padding
• Shipped in a rigid box or mailer to ensure safe arrival
♻ Ethical Sourcing
This is a verified field-collected vintage specimen from 2000.
✨ Notes
Natural variation in translucency and pattern is normal; your specimen will match the quality described.
✨ Beautifully Prepared • Field-Collected in 2000 • Museum-Grade Display
This Mechanitis polymnia (Tigerwing) specimen was collected in the year 2000, approximately 45 miles west of Georgetown, Guyana, a region known for its rich Ithomiini diversity. Professionally spread and mounted in a PE floating display case, this piece showcases the species’ warm translucent wing panels and clean contrasting patterns—perfect for collectors and natural history enthusiasts.
📌 Item Details
• Species: Mechanitis polymnia
• Collection Date: 2000
• Origin: 45 miles W. Georgetown, Guyana
• Display: PE floating case (black or white depending on availability)
• Case Style: Hinged plastic frame with flexible clear membrane
• Case Size: (Optional to add)
• Specimen Size: Typically 55–65 mm wingspan
• Preparation: Fully spread, dried, and secured for display
• Shipped: Packed securely to prevent shifting or compression
🧪 About the Species
Mechanitis polymnia is one of the most recognizable South American Tigerwing butterflies and a classic member of the Ithomiini tribe. Its semi-transparent wing windows and warm caramel-orange coloration make it highly desirable for both scientific collections and decorative displays. Vintage specimens from the early 2000s with locality data are increasingly uncommon.
🎁 Perfect For
✔ Entomology collectors
✔ Natural history décor
✔ Vintage specimen enthusiasts
✔ Educational and scientific displays
✔ Gifts for nature lovers
📦 Packaging & Shipping
Your specimen arrives:
• Mounted in a PE floating frame display
• Protected with ample padding
• Shipped in a rigid box or mailer to ensure safe arrival
♻ Ethical Sourcing
This is a verified field-collected vintage specimen from 2000.
✨ Notes
Natural variation in translucency and pattern is normal; your specimen will match the quality described.
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