{"product_id":"african-hypolimnas-dexithrea-salmacis-the-diadem-madagascar-central-africa-frame-a4","title":"African hypolimnas (dexithrea \u0026 salmacis), the diadem, madagascar- central africa , frame a4","description":"Order limit: $250 (approx. £187) per transaction.\u003cbr\u003eIf you'd like to purchase more, please place separate orders. I’ll happily refund any extra shipping costs.\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eAfrican Hypolimnas (Dexithrea \u0026amp; salmacis), the diadem, Madagascar- Central Africa , frame A4\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThe Hypolimnas genus, commonly known as eggfly or diadem butterflies, belongs to the family Nymphalidae, one of the largest families of butterflies. These butterflies are found primarily in tropical and subtropical regions of Africa, Asia, and the Pacific Islands. Many Hypolimnas species are known for their striking coloration and mimicry; for example, the male Hypolimnas bolina (Great Eggfly) displays iridescent blue spots on its dark wings, while the female often mimics toxic species such as Danaus chrysippus to avoid predation. This sexual dimorphism and mimicry strategy are classic examples of natural selection at work, especially in predator-rich environments.\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eBehaviorally, Hypolimnas butterflies are fast fliers and often territorial, with males seen perching in sunny clearings to defend their space and attract mates. They are typically active during the day and feed on nectar from a variety of flowering plants. Their caterpillars usually feed on host plants from families like Urticaceae and Passifloraceae. Due to their adaptability, some species have successfully colonized disturbed habitats, including urban areas. The genus has also been studied for its fascinating interactions with bacterial endosymbionts like Wolbachia, which can manipulate butterfly reproduction—sometimes causing entire populations to become predominantly female.\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eWe firmly support the sustainable tropical butterfly collections as long as they take care of the conservation of the rainforest where they fly and the development of responsible conscious trading.\nThis allows us to support local ranching farms with ethically sourced material and help at the same time collectors and enthusiasts to contribute to understanding and treasuring those species.\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003ePlease take into consideration that the specimen that you will receive may slightly differ in size, shape or colour from the picture shown as you are purchasing a natural product.\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003ePlease note: In our selection of white frames, the inner box frame—the part that creates the depth of the shadow box—is currently only available in black, as white versions are not available at this time. The outer frame remains white.\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThis detail has not been an issue in over six years of offering this product, but we wanted to proactively inform you to ensure full transparency.\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThis applies only to deep frame items. Shadow boxes, if selected, come with a white inner frame.","brand":"INSECTRUM","offers":[{"title":"BLACK FRAME \/ WITH NAME TAG","offer_id":52887749624072,"sku":"INSECTRUMFRAMES1688","price":57.47,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"BLACK FRAME \/ WITHOUT NAME TAG","offer_id":52887749656840,"sku":"INSECTRUMFRAMES1689","price":57.47,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"WHITE FRAME \/ WITH NAME TAG","offer_id":52887749689608,"sku":"INSECTRUMFRAMES1690","price":57.47,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"WHITE FRAME \/ WITHOUT NAME TAG","offer_id":52887749722376,"sku":"INSECTRUMFRAMES1691","price":57.47,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1005\/4408\/6280\/files\/691d61e23ac8a3999868ddee_d54562c7-b380-41a0-840c-71a292a441ae.png?v=1774645451","url":"https:\/\/insectrumcompany.com\/products\/african-hypolimnas-dexithrea-salmacis-the-diadem-madagascar-central-africa-frame-a4","provider":"The Insectrum Company","version":"1.0","type":"link"}