{"product_id":"caligo-atreus-yellow-edged-giant-owl-butterfly-huge-indigo-and-gold-butterfly-from-colombia-taxidermy-present-nature-art-frame-8-x-8","title":"Framed Caligo Atreus Butterfly, Yellow-Edged Giant Owl, Taxidermy Art 8x8","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\u003eCaligo atreus, yellow-edged giant owl butterfly, huge indigo and gold butterfly from Colombia, taxidermy present, nature art, frame 8\" X 8\"\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThe Caligo atreus, commonly known as the yellow-edged giant owl butterfly, is a large and striking butterfly species native to Central and South America. Its distribution ranges from southern Mexico through Central America and into the tropical regions of northern South America, including Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru. Known for its impressive wingspan, which can reach up to 16 centimeters (over 6 inches), this butterfly is one of the largest in the region. Its name comes from the prominent eyespots on the underside of its wings, which resemble the eyes of an owl — a clever defense mechanism to deter predators like birds.\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThe upper side of the wings displays rich shades of brown with subtle iridescent blue or violet hues, while the lower side features the dramatic eyespots edged with yellow, making it both beautiful and biologically fascinating. Caligo atreus is crepuscular, meaning it is most active during dawn and dusk, which helps it avoid diurnal predators. It feeds mainly on fermenting fruit and is often seen gliding slowly through banana plantations and forest edges. Because of its size, coloration, and unique behavior, it is a favorite in butterfly exhibits and is often featured in live butterfly gardens around the world.\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 Be Aware: The specimen you will receive may differ in size, shape or colour very slightly since 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 LABEL","offer_id":52889836224776,"sku":"INSECTRUMFRAMES2710","price":41.03,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"BLACK FRAME \/ WITHOUT LABEL","offer_id":52889836257544,"sku":"INSECTRUMFRAMES2711","price":41.03,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"WHITE FRAME \/ WITH LABEL","offer_id":52889836290312,"sku":"INSECTRUMFRAMES2712","price":41.03,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"WHITE FRAME \/ WITHOUT LABEL","offer_id":52889836323080,"sku":"INSECTRUMFRAMES2713","price":41.03,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1005\/4408\/6280\/files\/691d4d3e3ac8a39998645e8b.png?v=1773560506","url":"https:\/\/insectrumcompany.com\/products\/caligo-atreus-yellow-edged-giant-owl-butterfly-huge-indigo-and-gold-butterfly-from-colombia-taxidermy-present-nature-art-frame-8-x-8","provider":"The Insectrum Company","version":"1.0","type":"link"}