{"product_id":"bebearia-cocalia-the-palm-forester-butterfly-from-cameroon-taxidermy-gift-entomology-present-frame-6-x-6","title":"Framed Bebearia Cocalia Butterfly, Cameroon Taxidermy Gift (6x6)","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\u003eBebearia cocalia, the Palm Forester butterfly from Cameroon, taxidermy gift, entomology present, frame 6\" X 6\"\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eBebearia cocalia, commonly known as the Common Palm Forester, is a striking butterfly species belonging to the family Nymphalidae. This species is distributed widely across the tropical forests of West and Central Africa, including countries such as Nigeria, Cameroon, Ghana, and the Democratic Republic of Congo. It thrives in dense, humid rainforests where palm trees—its larval host plants—are abundant. The butterfly exhibits strong sexual dimorphism, with males typically more brightly colored, often displaying a rich brown hue with iridescent blue or purple patches on their wings, while females are usually larger and more subdued in tone, featuring earthy shades and lighter bands for camouflage.\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThe life cycle of Bebearia cocalia is closely tied to the understory vegetation of the forest, where the caterpillars feed on palm species such as Elaeis guineensis. Adults are known for their rapid, fluttering flight close to the forest floor and are often seen basking in filtered sunlight or feeding on rotting fruit. Their elusive behavior and preference for the shaded forest interior make them a favorite among lepidopterists and collectors. As an indicator species for healthy tropical ecosystems, the presence of the Common Palm Forester is a good sign of environmental stability in its native habitat.\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":52887220093192,"sku":"INSECTRUMFRAMES463","price":24.6,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"BLACK FRAME \/ WITHOUT NAME TAG","offer_id":52887220125960,"sku":"INSECTRUMFRAMES464","price":24.6,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"WHITE FRAME \/ WITH NAME TAG","offer_id":52887220158728,"sku":"INSECTRUMFRAMES465","price":24.6,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"WHITE FRAME \/ WITHOUT NAME TAG","offer_id":52887220191496,"sku":"INSECTRUMFRAMES466","price":24.6,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1005\/4408\/6280\/files\/691d585b3ac8a39998665097.png?v=1773583288","url":"https:\/\/insectrumcompany.com\/products\/bebearia-cocalia-the-palm-forester-butterfly-from-cameroon-taxidermy-gift-entomology-present-frame-6-x-6","provider":"The Insectrum Company","version":"1.0","type":"link"}