Glorious Begum entomology with a 3500-year-old Egyptian fresco

with a 3500-year-old Egyptian fresco in Luxor featuring the oldest known illustration of this species

belonging to the family Papilionidae

It can be commonly found in Mexico

This specimen is encased in a 9x9” frame

Glorious Begum entomology with a 3500-year-old Egyptian frescoAgatasa is a genus of brush footed butterflies known for containing only one species, Agatasa calydonia, also known as the glorious begum. This species can be found in southern Burma, the Thai Malay Peninsula, Borneo, Sumatra, and the Philippines. The perfectly preserved specimen is housed in a 9x9 frame. *Each of my framed shadow boxes are crafted for lasting beauty and protection. They feature custom cut, premium grade(acid free) double matting, an