Real specimen • Hand assembled • Museum-inspired display
Framed Black Swallowtail Butterfly Specimen – Male (Papilio polyxenes)
A museum-inspired natural history specimen prepared for display.
Specimen Details
Scientific Name: Papilio polyxenes
Common Name: Black Swallowtail
Sex: Male
Origin: North America
Presentation: Framed butterfly specimen (shadowbox)
Frame Size: 6 × 6 × 2 inches
Condition: Professionally prepared and preserved
The Black Swallowtail is a well-known North American species, recognized for its velvety black wings accented with bright yellow spotting and vivid orange-blue eyespots on the hindwings. The male displays particularly clean contrast and refined patterning, making it especially appealing in framed presentation.
In addition to its visual appeal, this species plays an important ecological role as a pollinator and is designated as the state butterfly of Oklahoma and New Jersey.
Display
Designed for collectors, natural history interiors, galleries, and curiosity cabinets.
Variation Notice
Each specimen is individually prepared. While you will receive a piece of the same species and presentation shown, natural variation in size, wing pattern, and coloration should be expected. Each specimen is unique.
Sourcing
All specimens are responsibly and sustainably sourced through farm-raised programs that support habitat conservation and reduce pressure on wild populations.
Shipping
Carefully packed to ensure safe arrival.