Japanese Emperor

Sasakia charonda

This beautiful species is the national butterfly of Japan. Males have distinctive, dark brown wings with a bronze-sheen, richly suffused with iridescent purple when seen in sunlight.  They are powerful fliers. This is a very variable butterfly with several named subspecies.

This is the butterfly you will receive.

Approximate measurements:

Across wing tips - 3-1/4 inches

Top to bottom – 2-1/2 inches

Insect was imported from an Asian butterfly farm and mounted in a 4.5 X 5.5 inch Riker frame by an Oregon taxidermist.

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