Heliconius erato cyrbia

The Heliconius erato cyrbia is distinguished by its black wings barred with bright red, a clear warning signal in nature. This butterfly is a fascinating example of evolutionary mimicry, shared with other species to deter predators. Very active and long-lived for a Lepidoptera, it possesses a survival strategy based on collective intelligence. Presented in a hermetically sealed glass-fronted box, it is enhanced by a white frame on a white background, highlighting the delicacy of its motifs. Each piece is carefully identified by a calligraphed label, indicating its Latin name and origin. A brass plaque engraved with the name Deyrolle certifies the authenticity of this unique piece, from our collections.