~ Phorcas Congoanus ~ Unmounted/ Wings Closed Wingspan/ 3.14" Approximate THIS BUTTERFLY IS UNMOUNTED, DRIED AND PAPERED WITH THE WINGS CLOSED. IT WILL NEED TO BE HYDRATED. WE ARE NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR INSECTS THAT HAVE BEEN IMPROPERLY HANDLED. Papilio phorcas congoanus is an apple-green swallowtail, also known as the green-banded swallowtail. The above photo is an example of a specimen than we pinned. The specimen you receive will be unmounted with wings closed. We will carefully package the specimen with paper towel and it will be put inside a glassine envelope with the information written on it. The glassine envelope will be placed in a 6x4x2 box, and wrapped in cotton for stability. This specimen will need to be hydrated. If you need information on how to hydrate or mounting and pinning specimens, please contact us. -Due to the delicate nature of butterflies and moths, I am unable to accept returns. -If there is a problem, please contact us before leaving feedback. Thank you for looking and have a great day:) - Please note that there may be differences in color due to lighting, cameras, angles and screen brightness. All insects are hand raised or from sustainable sources such as butterfly farms and aviaries. People in third world countries are able to plant mass crops which are more sustainable and profitable than the natural land. They are given motivation to maintain insect populations and their habitats. Your purchase helps fight extinction and the destruction of habitats worldwide. We do not stock or encourage the collection of endangered/threatened species.