Framed Butterfly Specimen | Malay Lacewing (5x5)

Malay Lacewing

(Cethosia hypsea)

A preserved butterfly specimen, suspended within a floating frame designed to showcase its intricate pattern and vivid natural color.

With fiery orange-red wings, deep black borders, bright white markings, and delicate lace-like details, the Malay Lacewing is one of those butterflies that rewards a closer look.

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 Malay Lacewing is known for its richly detailed wings, combining vivid orange and red tones with bold black borders, white markings, and intricate patterns that resemble fine lace.

Its coloring is dramatic without relying on iridescence, making the tiny details of the wing pattern the real focus.

The compact 5x5 frame creates an easy-to-display piece while still giving the specimen enough room for its complex markings and scalloped wing edges to stand out.

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

Details

• Price: $40

• 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 warm orange-red coloring makes it especially striking alongside blue, green, or darker specimens and adds a completely different palette to a butterfly collection.

Beautiful displayed alone or grouped with other framed specimens for 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, symmetry, and minor natural imperfections are part of the character and authenticity of each specimen.

Specimen

Malay Lacewing

(Cethosia hypsea)

The Malay Lacewing is a butterfly native to Southeast Asia, with populations occurring from Myanmar through parts of Indonesia and the Philippines.

Its wings combine vivid orange-red coloration with broad dark borders, white bands, and intricate markings that give the edges an almost lace-like appearance.

The elaborate patterning and strong contrast make Cethosia hypsea a particularly beautiful example of the lacewing butterflies and a striking addition to a preserved specimen collection.