{"product_id":"chrysochroa-castelnaudi-set-pair-castelnaud-s-jewel-beetle-ethically-sourced-taxidermy-entomology-gift-bug-collection-frame-8x10","title":"Framed castelnaud's jewel beetle pair, ethically sourced taxidermy (8x10\" frame)","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\u003eChrysochroa castelnaudi Set pair, Castelnaud’s Jewel Beetle, ethically sourced, taxidermy, entomology gift, bug collection, frame 8\"x10\"\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eChrysochroa castelnaudi, commonly known as Castelnaud’s Jewel Beetle, is a dazzling species of metallic wood-boring beetle in the family Buprestidae. It is admired for its vibrant, iridescent coloration, typically featuring vivid combinations of green, blue, and sometimes golden hues, which shimmer in the light due to the beetle's structural coloration. Like other jewel beetles, its beauty makes it a highly prized specimen among collectors and entomologists alike.\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThis species is native to Southeast Asia, with confirmed occurrences in countries such as Thailand, Laos, Vietnam, and Cambodia. It inhabits tropical and subtropical forests, where it typically lays its eggs in the bark of dead or dying trees. The larvae bore into the wood, playing an important role in nutrient recycling within forest ecosystems. Though not commonly encountered in the wild due to its elusive nature and limited range, Chrysochroa castelnaudi remains one of the most striking representatives of the jewel beetle family.\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 contribute to understanding and treasuring those species.\nPlease 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":"WHITE FRAME \/ WITH NAME TAG","offer_id":52887218880776,"sku":"INSECTRUMFRAMES4014","price":34.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"WHITE FRAME \/ WITHOUT NAME TAG","offer_id":52887218913544,"sku":"INSECTRUMFRAMES4015","price":34.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"BLACK FRAME \/ WITH NAME TAG","offer_id":52887218946312,"sku":"INSECTRUMFRAMES4016","price":34.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"BLACK FRAME \/ WITHOUT NAME TAG","offer_id":52887218979080,"sku":"INSECTRUMFRAMES4017","price":34.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1005\/4408\/6280\/files\/699635baa6cd4c9481dea297.png?v=1777401635","url":"https:\/\/insectrumcompany.com\/products\/chrysochroa-castelnaudi-set-pair-castelnaud-s-jewel-beetle-ethically-sourced-taxidermy-entomology-gift-bug-collection-frame-8x10","provider":"The Insectrum Company","version":"1.0","type":"link"}