Salamis anacardi depree entomology The background photo was taken

The background photo was taken by MyMy Butterfly at a New Orleans

The specimen are encased in a 3 x 4“ frame

Commonly referred to as the Blood Red Glider because its wings are a bright “blood-red" color

Gonepteryx rhamni is a member of the Pieridae family and can be found in Europe

One of two species in the genus Quesada

Salamis anacardi depree entomology The background photo was takenSalamis is a genus of nymphalid butterflies. They are commonly known as mother of pearls and are found in Africa. Salamis was a nymph in Greek mythology, the daughter of the river god Asopus and Metope, daughter of the Ladon, another river god. Salamis anacardi dupree is native to Madagascar. This specimen is encased in a 6"x6" frame.