The Danaus gilippus, commonly known as the Queen Butterfly, is a striking butterfly species native to the Americas. Belonging to the Nymphalidae family, it is renowned for its graceful appearance and distinctive colouration. With a wingspan ranging from 70 to 88 millimetres, it boasts an intricate pattern. The upper wings are primarily orange, adorned with black borders and veins. The undersides of the wings are similar in pattern but slightly paler, providing effective camouflage in their natural habitats.
Queen Butterflies are versatile in their habitat choices, ranging from deserts and grasslands to tropical forests. They are diurnal creatures, active during the day, and are often seen fluttering gracefully among flowers, particularly milkweeds, which are their favoured nectar sources.
The caterpillars of Danaus gilippus feed exclusively on plants within the Asclepiadaceae family, which includes milkweeds. This species, like many butterflies, plays a crucial role in pollination, contributing to the reproduction of numerous flowering plants. The Queen Butterfly's resilience and adaptability make it a fascinating subject of study for entomologists and a cherished sight for butterfly enthusiasts.
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 take into consideration that the specimen that you will receive may slightly differ in size, shape or colour from the picture shown as you are purchasing a natural product.
All our items are carefully delivered to prevent damages on transport, papered items are packaged in glassine envelopes specifying capture/breeding data and location available. CITES certificate will be provided in the specimens required.
HOW WE GRADE OUR LISTINGS (SPECIMENS)
As Insect specimens are natural products, some are bred and some others caught in wild, the quality can vary greatly.
The guide below explains the grading used for specimens in our listings.
A1 No visible imperfections, both antennas, no tearing, scratches or missing part of the wings (or as perfect as you could expect from wild caught specimens), with exception of some leg damage.
A1- Very minor damage, normally restricted to antenna damage or antennae attached separately in the envelope.
A- These specimens have minor damage, such as antenna damage, or minor flight wear such as small scratches, minor sale damage, some minor fraying/chipping around the edges of the wings.
A2 More significant damage, such as major flight wear, small rips, small pieces missing from the wings, damage to the thorax or abdomen.
B or Second Grade These specimens have similar damage to A2 specimens, but to a more significant degree. Usually used as parts replacement or art work material
| SPECIMEN | |
|---|---|
| Country | Mexico |
| Locality | Sian Ka'an, Quintana Roo |
| Collection type | Wild collected |
| Bio-zone | Neotropical |
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