Each Hermosa Mariposa paper butterfly is a handcrafted sculptural artwork, modeled after real butterfly specimens with close attention to scale, anatomy, and coloration.
This Vanessa gonerilla (New Zealand Red Admiral) is endemic to New Zealand and admired for its dramatic contrast of black, red, and blue markings. While once common, its population has declined in recent decades, making this species especially meaningful as a conservation-inspired art piece.
Crafted using specialty art paper and water-based inks, each butterfly is sealed for durability and shaped by hand to create lifelike form and dimension. Both the upper and underside wing patterns are faithfully represented, allowing appreciation from every angle.
Each specimen arrives housed in a crystal-clear 7” x 7” x 1” display box, accompanied by a background image of the butterfly’s native region and a label featuring its scientific name and geographic origin.
No two butterflies are exactly alike—just like nature itself.
✅ PRODUCT DETAILS (Optional Bullet Section)
Species: Vanessa gonerilla
Common Name: New Zealand Red Admiral
Wingspan: Approx. 5–6 cm (true to scale)
Material: Hand-cut specialty art paper
Inks: Water-based, sealed for longevity
Display: Clear collector box (7” x 7” x 1”)
Origin: Endemic to New Zealand
Handcrafted in: USA (Denver, Colorado)