Usually a freshly emerged farm-bred specimen. The appearance is almost flawless, with no chips or tears, no obvious rubbing, and complete antennae. Very slight handling marks may occur during collection and usually do not affect the upperside.
SPECIMEN QUALITY DESCRIPTION
Quality grades describe the specimen’s overall appearance and visible flaws before shipment.
A good wild-collected specimen with an intact appearance, no chips or tears, and complete antennae. Slight collection marks may be present.
A wild-collected specimen that is generally intact but may show small flaws such as light edge wear or slight rubbing. Antennae may be broken but are retained.
May have repairable tears or very small chips, with light to moderate rubbing. Antennae may be detached or broken but are retained.
Has one or more flaws such as chips, multiple tears, extensive rubbing, grease marks, or missing antennae.