Specimen No. 09 — Paris Peacock Swallowtail

Papilio paris

The Paris Peacock Swallowtail is a species of considered luxury. Its broad, dark wings are suffused with luminous blue-green scaling that shifts in quality and intensity as the light moves across it, settling into deep teal in shadow and brightening toward turquoise in full light. Vivid crimson markings on the hindwings complete a palette that feels both ancient and thoroughly modern. Native to South and Southeast Asia, Papilio paris is a species that carries its beauty with quiet authority.

It is the kind of specimen that holds attention long after first impression.

Each specimen is carefully prepared and presented in a modern natural history frame, equally at home in a private residence, a professional office, or a gallery setting. As with all natural specimens, subtle variation in color and pattern is inherent, ensuring every piece is uniquely its own.