First Mother of Pearl Butterfly SWAG This species can be found

This species can be found in tropical east and west Africa and in Madagascar in a mosaic of habitats but mainly in Afrotropical forest

It is one of the largest species of praying mantises

Samia ricini is a member of the family Saturniidae which includes the giant silk moths

This particular specimen has been preserved in a 9”x9” frame

it is not known to be threatened

First Mother of Pearl Butterfly SWAG This species can be foundSalamis 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 parhassus is found in the rain forests of Central Africa. This specimen is encased in a 6"x6" frame.