Memphis philumena xenica is a subspecies of the Orange-barred Tiger (Memphis philumena), which is a butterfly species belonging to the family Nymphalidae. These butterflies are known for their distinctive wing patterns and are native to various parts of Central and South America.
Appearance: Memphis philumena xenica butterflies have a striking and colorful appearance. The upper side of their wings is dark brown with vibrant orange bars running across both the forewings and hindwings. This orange colouration is bordered by black stripes, creating a distinctive pattern. The underside of their wings is generally paler in colour.
Size: These butterflies have a wingspan that typically ranges from about 6 to 7 centimetres (2.4 to 2.8 inches).
Habitat: Memphis philumena xenica is commonly found in a variety of habitats, including forests, woodlands, and gardens. They are known to inhabit both lowland and montane areas.
Behaviour: These butterflies are diurnal and are active during the daytime. They are often seen in flight, feeding on nectar from various flowering plants.
Diet: As adults, Memphis philumena xenica butterflies primarily feed on nectar from a variety of flowering plants. They use their long proboscis to access the nectar.
Life Cycle: The life cycle of these butterflies includes the typical stages of egg, larva (caterpillar), pupa (chrysalis), and adult. The caterpillars feed on the leaves of host plants, which can vary depending on the specific subspecies and region.
Range: Memphis philumena xenica is found in various parts of Central and South America, including countries such as Mexico, Belize, Guatemala, Honduras, Costa Rica, Panama, and Colombia.
Memphis philumena xenica butterflies are known for their vibrant and eye-catching wing patterns, making them an appealing subject for butterfly enthusiasts and nature lovers. They contribute to the pollination of flowering plants in their habitat and add to the biodiversity of the ecosystems where they are found.
We firmly support the sustainable tropical butterfly collections as long as they take care of the conservation of the rainforest where they fly and the development of 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 | Puebla |
| Collection type | Ranched - Ex-pupae |
| Bio-zone | Neotropical |
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