Mimoides xeniades SWAG The Asian giant hornet

The Asian giant hornet

but are completely harmless to humans because they cannot bite or sting

The species are confined to the Afrotropical realm mainly in the Guinean Forests of West Africa and the Congolian forests

The name “morpho” is thought to originate from the fact that these butterflies appear to change shape as they’re flying

Mimoides xeniades SWAG The Asian giant hornetThe butterfly Mimoides xeniades, belonging to the family Papilionidae, is native to southern Bolivia, Ecuador, Colombia, and Peru. This specimen is encased in a 6 x 6 frame to preserve its delicate beauty. *Each of my framed shadow boxes are crafted for lasting beauty and protection. They feature custom cut, premium grade(acid free) double matting, an acid free backing, and UV resistant glass.