"Blaze" 8x10" Framed Butterfly

The piece Blaze features the radiant male Cethosia biblis, known as the Red Lacewing, with its fiery orange and black lace-edged wings spread proudly. The deep blue background intensifies the butterfly’s warm tones, highlighting the delicate white spots and scalloped wing edges like a flame against twilight.

This Southeast Asian species is not only admired for its beauty but also for its striking contrast between the upperside and the underside — the latter often having a more cryptic pattern. Chris Lee captures the pure visual drama of the species’ dorsal brilliance in a white frame that echoes the butterfly’s patterned border.

Butterfly Identification:

• Species: Cethosia biblis

• Common Name: Leopard Lacewing (male)

• Range: South and Southeast Asia

• Traits: Vivid orange wings with black and white margins; strong sexual dimorphism

Framing Details:

• Outer Frame: White matte finish

• Background: Deep blue gradient

• Front Panel: Glass

• Presentation: Center-mounted with clean modern contrast