African Queen Butterfly entomology Gold embellished 2”x4” frame containing

Gold embellished 2”x4”  frame containing pressed fern fronds

where it has been recorded from Equatorial Guinea

which serve as a warning to predators about its toxicity

commonly known as the African Moon Moth

often from the Asteraceae family

African Queen Butterfly entomology Gold embellished 2”x4” frame containingDanaus chrysippus, also known at the plain tiger, can be found throughout Asia, Australia, & Africa. The plain tiger is believed to be one of the first butterflies depicted in art. A 3500 year old Egyptian fresco in Luxor features the oldest known illustration of this species. The specimen is encased in a 5 x 5 frame.