{"product_id":"cyrestis-elegans-elegant-map-butterfly-from-madagascar-taxidermy-butterfly-frame-4x4","title":"Cyrestis elegans,  elegant map butterfly from madagascar, taxidermy butterfly, frame 4\"x4\"","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\u003eCyrestis elegans, Elegant Map Butterfly from Madagascar, taxidermy butterfly, frame 4\"x4\"\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThe Cyrestis camillus elegans, commonly known as the \"Elegant Map Butterfly,\" is a striking subspecies of the map butterfly family (Nymphalidae). It is noted for its delicate and ornate wing patterns that resemble antique maps, with intricate black and brown lines running over a pale cream or whitish background. This visual mimicry not only adds to its beauty but also serves as camouflage against predators when it rests on bark or dry leaves. Like other members of the Cyrestis genus, it exhibits a graceful flight pattern and is often observed gliding close to the forest floor or resting with its wings flat open.\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThis particular subspecies, Cyrestis camillus elegans, is endemic to Madagascar, where it inhabits tropical and subtropical forests. Its distribution is limited to the island’s eastern and northern regions, where dense forest ecosystems provide the ideal environment for its survival. The butterfly depends on native host plants for larval development, often those in the Moraceae family. As with many Madagascan endemics, habitat loss and deforestation pose significant threats to its long-term viability, making its ecological conservation increasingly important.\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":52889798312200,"sku":"INSECTRUMFRAMES1487","price":22.24,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"BLACK FRAME \/ WITH NAME TAG","offer_id":52896645120264,"sku":"INSECTRUMFRAMES1488","price":22.24,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"WHITE FRAME \/ WITHOUT NAME TAG","offer_id":52896645153032,"sku":"INSECTRUMFRAMES1489","price":22.24,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"WHITE FRAME \/ WITH NAME TAG","offer_id":52896645185800,"sku":"INSECTRUMFRAMES1490","price":22.24,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1005\/4408\/6280\/files\/691d46b03ac8a399986392ca.png?v=1774642974","url":"https:\/\/insectrumcompany.com\/products\/cyrestis-elegans-elegant-map-butterfly-from-madagascar-taxidermy-butterfly-frame-4x4","provider":"The Insectrum Company","version":"1.0","type":"link"}