African Queen statement decor piece The wings have been painted

The wings have been painted with gold liquid gilding and are not naturally golden color

Cymothoe excelsa can be found in Nigeria

Precis rhadama is a member of the family Nymphalidae and can be found in Madagascar

Heterometrus cyaneus

& Congolian forests of Central Africa

African Queen statement decor piece The wings have been paintedDanaus 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. This specimen is encased in a 3x4 frame.