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Magnificent Urania ripheus from Madagascar, mounted and framed.

The Urania ripheus (or Madagascar comet butterfly) is regarded as one of the most spectacular Lepidoptera in the world.
Endemic to Madagascar, it is famous for its iridescent colors and metallic reflections that change with light, shifting from emerald green to turquoise blue and coppery red.
Its wings terminate in delicate tails that highlight its unique elegance.
Size: 13 x 18 x 2 cm
Frame: Black wood
Glass: UV-protective acrylic.

Finish and professional quality.

Magnifique Urania ripheus de Madagascar, naturalisé et présenté sous cadre.

L'Urania ripheus (ou Papillon comète de Madagascar) est considéré comme l'un des lépidoptères les plus spectaculaires au monde. 
Endémique de Madagascar, il est célèbre pour ses couleurs irisées et ses reflets métalliques qui changent selon la lumière, passant du vert émeraude au bleu turquoise et au rouge cuivré. 
Ses ailes se terminent par de délicates queues qui soulignent son élégance unique.
Taille : 13 x 18 x 2 cm
Cadre : Bois noir 
Vitre : Acrylique anti-U.V.

Finition et qualité professionnelle.



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Butterfly Taxidermy full body mount - Urania ripheus - 13 cm - 18 cm - 2 cm - Non-CITES species - 1

2026 - Belgium

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Preserved specimen of Urania ripheus (Madagascar comet butterfly) from Belgium, framed under UV-protective acrylic with dimensions 13 × 18 × 2 cm and weighing 1 kg.

Butterfly Taxidermy full body mount - Urania ripheus - 13 cm - 18 cm - 2 cm - Non-CITES species - 1

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Preserved specimen of Urania ripheus (Madagascar comet butterfly) from Belgium, framed under UV-protective acrylic with dimensions 13 × 18 × 2 cm and weighing 1 kg.

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