{"product_id":"callicore-peristera-butterfly-from-peru-frame-4-x-4","title":"Callicore peristera, butterfly from peru,  frame 4\" x 4\"","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\u003eCallicore peristera, butterfly from Peru, frame 4\" x 4\"\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e*Callicore peristera* is a vividly colored butterfly species found in the tropical forests of Peru, belonging to the *Nymphalidae* family. Its forewings are primarily black, adorned with striking iridescent blue or green patches that shimmer in the light. The hindwings display a bold red or orange band along the outer edge, contrasting against the dark background. The underside of the hindwings is particularly distinctive, featuring a pale cream or yellowish base with bold black markings resembling numbers or symbols, a characteristic trait of the *Callicore* genus. With a wingspan of around 4–5 cm, this butterfly is both delicate and visually stunning.\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eIn its natural habitat, *Callicore peristera* thrives in Peru’s humid rainforests, often seen along riverbanks, forest edges, and sunlit clearings. It primarily feeds on rotting fruit and tree sap, playing a role in nutrient recycling within the ecosystem. Males frequently engage in puddling behavior, absorbing minerals from damp soil to enhance their reproductive success. Their distinctive wing patterns and vivid coloration make them a sought-after species among butterfly collectors. However, habitat destruction poses a potential threat to their population, emphasizing the importance of rainforest conservation efforts to ensure their survival.\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eWe firmly support the sustainable tropical butterfly collections as long as they take care of conserving the rainforest where they fly and developing 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 consider that the specimen 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 \/ WITHOUT NAME TAG","offer_id":52887217242376,"sku":"INSECTRUMFRAMES327","price":21.6,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"BLACK FRAME \/ WITH NAME TAG","offer_id":52896804536584,"sku":"INSECTRUMFRAMES328","price":21.6,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"WHITE FRAME \/ WITHOUT NAME TAG","offer_id":52896804569352,"sku":"INSECTRUMFRAMES329","price":21.6,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"WHITE FRAME \/ WITH NAME TAG","offer_id":52896804602120,"sku":"INSECTRUMFRAMES330","price":21.6,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1005\/4408\/6280\/files\/691d57103ac8a39998660a1c.png?v=1773584719","url":"https:\/\/insectrumcompany.com\/products\/callicore-peristera-butterfly-from-peru-frame-4-x-4","provider":"The Insectrum Company","version":"1.0","type":"link"}