Blue Emperor

This beautiful iridescent blue butterfly inhabits tropical rainforest areas of Australia, Indonesia, Papua New Guinea and the Solomon Islands. Sometimes called the Ulysses butterfly, this species is named after the Greek hero from the epic Odyssey. Males of this species are strongly attracted to the colour blue, as they identify females by the small blue crescents on the undersides of their hind wings. During the mating season males are often seen hanging around blue inanimate objects, mistaking them for potential mates.

This Blue Emperor (Papilio ulysses) has been hand set by our expert entomologists in our studio and elegantly mounted in a museum quality deep box frame.

Frame: Satin finished acrylic

Mount: 300 GSM acid free card stock with a 2 mm bevelled edge matboard border

Display: Self standing frame or wall hanging bracket

Dimensions: 26 x 26 x 6cm

The picture shown is an example of the quality that you can expect to receive. Please be aware that, as these are natural products, they are subject to some variation. While no two insects are exactly alike, each of the specimens in our collection fall within the morphological perimeters for their species.

All of the insects in our collection are responsibly and ethically sourced through sustainable insect farming and commercial breeding.

This approach helps native communities generate a sustainable and equitable income, while providing an economic incentive to protect endangered habitats rather than environmentally destructive practices such as deforestation for logging and agriculture.