Description

Butterfly, Polyura  (Charaxes) dehanii, Gorgeous, Very Rare Butterfly mounted in a Black Wooden Frame.  You will receive the exact specimen shown.  Very sought after by collectors.

Polyura (Charaxes) dehanii butterfly.

Charaxes dehanii, also known as the Dehanni’s Charaxes, is a species of butterfly in the family Nymphalidae, subfamily Charaxinae. Here’s more information about it:

• Habitat: This butterfly is typically found in Southeast Asia, particularly in regions such as India, Myanmar, and surrounding areas. It tends to live in tropical and subtropical forests, often at lower elevations.
• Appearance:
  • Possibly the most beautiful species in the genus Polyura/Charaxes, the dehanii has beautiful patterns, colors, and is especially known for the shape of the tails on the hindwings.
  • These butterflies are medium to large in size and have the distinctive, sharp angular wings typical of the genus Charaxes.
• Behavior: Like many species in the Charaxes genus, it is known for its fast and erratic flight. It is typically a forest dweller and can often be seen near the ground, where it feeds on fallen fruit or tree sap.
• Diet: The larvae of Charaxes dehanii feed on various species of plants, particularly in the family Euphorbiaceae. The adult butterflies often feed on rotting fruit, tree sap, and sometimes even animal dung.
• Conservation: There isn’t much specific information about the conservation status of Charaxes dehanii, but like many butterflies, it could be affected by habitat destruction and changes in its environment.

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Butterfly, Dead Leaf Butterfly mounted in a Black wood frame, with open and closed Specimens