Framed Butterfly Specimen | Green-Banded Swallowtail (5x5)

Green-Banded Swallowtail

(Papilio nireus)

A preserved butterfly specimen, suspended within a floating frame designed to showcase its natural form from every angle.

Known for its striking metallic blue-green bands against deep black wings, the Green-Banded Swallowtail has a bold, luminous appearance that changes beautifully depending on the light.

Each piece is one-of-a-kind, with subtle natural variations that make every specimen unique.

Description

Bring a piece of natural history into your space with this floating butterfly specimen. Carefully preserved and mounted by hand, each butterfly is displayed between clear panels that create a modern, weightless presentation.

The Green-Banded Swallowtail is immediately recognizable for the vivid band of blue-green color that sweeps across its dark wings. The contrast is dramatic, with the colored markings taking on an almost metallic quality when viewed from different angles.

Its clean pattern and intense coloration make it a particularly striking specimen without feeling overly ornate.

The compact 5x5 frame keeps the presentation simple and modern while allowing the butterfly's distinctive color to remain the focus.

No two are exactly alike. Variations in markings, coloration, wing shape, and texture are part of what make each specimen distinctive.

Details

• Price: $55

• Frame size: 5" x 5"

• Style: Floating acrylic frame

• Finish: Black-edged acrylic

• Specimen: Real preserved butterfly

• Mounting: Hand-set and secured between panels

Display

Designed for shelves, mantels, gallery walls, desks, or display cabinets.

Its deep black wings and luminous blue-green markings create beautiful contrast alongside lighter specimens, Morphos, swallowtails, or other preserved butterflies.

Beautiful as a standalone piece or grouped with other framed specimens to create a curated natural-history display.

Please Note

Due to the natural variation in butterfly specimens, your piece may differ slightly from the image shown. Differences in wing shape, markings, color intensity, and symmetry are part of the character and authenticity of each specimen.

Specimen

Green-Banded Swallowtail

(Papilio nireus)

The Green-Banded Swallowtail is an African swallowtail butterfly found throughout much of sub-Saharan Africa. Its predominantly black wings are crossed by vivid blue-green bands and spots, creating the dramatic contrast for which the species is known.

The coloration can appear greener or more blue depending on the specimen and lighting, giving the wings a subtle shifting quality.

Its bold pattern, rich coloration, and classic swallowtail form make Papilio nireus a striking addition to any preserved butterfly collection.