Framed Butterfly Specimen | Alpine Black Swallowtail (8x8)

Alpine Black Swallowtail

(Papilio maackii)

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

Large, dark, and intensely iridescent, the Alpine Black Swallowtail shifts through shades of green, blue, and violet depending on the light, giving the wings an almost metallic appearance.

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 Alpine Black Swallowtail is an impressive large swallowtail with deep black wings covered in shimmering green and blue scales. In changing light, those colors can move from rich emerald and teal into blue and violet, making the specimen look dramatically different depending on the viewing angle.

Its broad wings, elongated tails, and dark metallic coloration give it a striking presence without relying on bright or heavily contrasting markings.

The 8x8 frame gives this larger specimen plenty of room to display its full wingspan while keeping the presentation clean and gallery-inspired.

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

Details

• Price: $50

• Frame size: 8" x 8"

• Style: Floating acrylic frame

• Finish: Black-edged acrylic

• Specimen: Real preserved butterfly

• Mounting: Hand-set and secured between panels

Display

Designed to make a statement on shelves, mantels, gallery walls, desks, or display cabinets.

The larger 8x8 format allows the full shape and wingspan of the Alpine Black Swallowtail to stand out, while its dark coloring makes the shifting green and blue iridescence especially noticeable.

Beautiful displayed alone or paired with brighter butterflies, Morphos, swallowtails, or other iridescent specimens.

Please Note

Due to the natural variation in butterfly specimens, your piece may differ slightly from the image shown.

The coloration of the Alpine Black Swallowtail can also appear significantly different depending on lighting and viewing angle. Green, teal, blue, and violet tones may become more or less visible as the light changes.

Differences in wing shape, markings, color intensity, and symmetry are part of the character and authenticity of each specimen.

Specimen

Alpine Black Swallowtail

(Papilio maackii)

The Alpine Black Swallowtail is a large swallowtail species found across parts of Central and East Asia, including China, Japan, Korea, and eastern Russia.

Its dark wings are covered with iridescent scales that create a metallic green or blue appearance. Males typically show a strong green shimmer, while females are often larger and can display more prominent blue tones.

With its impressive size, dramatic swallowtail shape, and color that transforms in changing light, Papilio maackii is an especially striking specimen for a preserved butterfly collection.