Butterflies/Mounted...RARE Agehana (Papilio) elwesi

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Agehana (Papilio) elwesi - MALE Species Information: Agehana (Papilio) elwesi is a rare and bizarre member of the Swallowtail family found only in eastern and central China. This unique butterfly has amazing paddle-shaped tails on the hindwing that can be seen in only one other butterfly, its Taiwanese cousin, Papilio maraho. Like many Chinese butterflies, it is exceedingly difficult to find good quality specimens of Papilio elwesi. This amazing A1 quality specimen is a true prize and a must for the serious collector. Don't miss out on this beauty! Item Description: You are bidding on an excellent A1 quality specimen of Agehana (Papilio) elwesi collected in Sichuan, China. For the grading specifics please see my "Me" page. This spectacular specimen will come mounted in a 6 x 8 inch Riker mount with complete collecting data recorded on the back of the mount. The photographs shown in this auction are of the actual mount you will receive. This is a 5 day auction so don't miss out! Additional Information: Shipping is $7.00 for Priority Mail within the US. Insurance is optional (but strongly recommended) for an additional $1.65. If you purchase insurance, any damaged specimens will be replaced or your money refunded. If you do not purchase insurance, we will not be responsible for any items damaged during shipment. This item cannot be read more