{"product_id":"charaxes-zingha-the-shining-red-charaxes-african-butterfly-taxidermy-present-entomology-gift-bug-collection-natural-history-ethically","title":"Framed Shining Red Charaxes Butterfly, Taxidermy Entomology Gift","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\u003eCharaxes zingha, the shining red charaxes, African butterfly, taxidermy present, entomology gift, bug collection,natural history, ethically sourced, wall decor, nature art\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\nThe Charaxes zingha, commonly known as the Shining Red Charaxes, is a striking butterfly native to West and Central Africa. Its vibrant wings are predominantly reddish-orange, with black edges and small white or yellowish spots, making it a visually captivating species. The underside is a lighter brownish-red, featuring complex patterns that provide camouflage when resting.\nThis butterfly is distributed across tropical forests, primarily in Nigeria, Cameroon, and Gabon. Its habitat includes dense woodlands where it feeds on fermenting fruits, tree sap, and animal dung.\nThe name Charaxes comes from the Greek word \"charax,\" meaning \"pointed stake,\" likely referring to the wing shape of many species in this genus. Zingha may refer to an African origin, possibly linked to the historical Queen Nzinga of Angola.\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eA curious fact about this species is its territorial behaviour, often aggressively defending its feeding spots from intruders.\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 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":52887211901192,"sku":"INSECTRUMFRAMES2030","price":29.85,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"BLACK FRAME \/ WITHOUT NAME TAG","offer_id":52887211933960,"sku":"INSECTRUMFRAMES2031","price":29.85,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"WHITE FRAME \/ WITH NAME TAG","offer_id":52887211966728,"sku":"INSECTRUMFRAMES2032","price":29.85,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"WHITE FRAME \/ WITHOUT NAME TAG","offer_id":52887211999496,"sku":"INSECTRUMFRAMES2033","price":29.85,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1005\/4408\/6280\/files\/691d545d3ac8a39998659d14_a5393176-6858-4b19-8e5f-5a5c09a5959e.png?v=1773587292","url":"https:\/\/insectrumcompany.com\/products\/charaxes-zingha-the-shining-red-charaxes-african-butterfly-taxidermy-present-entomology-gift-bug-collection-natural-history-ethically","provider":"The Insectrum Company","version":"1.0","type":"link"}