Rare butterfly species

“Each specimen is painstakingly recreated to emulate its natural counterpart.”

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Glass artist Laura Hart (previously) uses a range of techniques to translate her love of plants and animals into meticulously crafted sculptures. For her “Butterflies” series, the artist has recreated rare species and subspecies from around the world with bright colors and symmetrical designs that perfectly mimic their natural muses. Never recreating the same speciesContinue reading "Rare and Endangered Butterfly Species Recreated in Glass by Laura Hart"

Papilio Laglaizei -Male -Verso -Papua New Guinea -(3.1 in wingspan). This is a Rare butterfly. The Recto side of this butterfly mimics the poisonous moth species Alcides Agathyrsus and the larvae feed on Litsea.

Papilio Maraho -Male -Taiwan -(4.5 in wingspan). Endemic to Taiwan and Extremely Rare.

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The precipitous loss of native vegetation across the United States has led to a dramatic decline of insect populations.