{"product_id":"framed-african-satin-moth-taxidermy-entomology-wall-art-6x6","title":"Framed African Satin Moth Taxidermy, Entomology Wall Art, 6x6","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\u003eMetagarista maenas, African Satin Moth from Cameroon, taxidermy present, entomology gift, wall decor, nature art, bug collection framed, 6x6\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThe Metagarista maenas, commonly known as the African Satin Moth, is a striking day-flying moth in the family Noctuidae (subfamily Agaristinae). Its wings are distinguished by a vivid combination of orange or red and black, creating a dramatic warning signal to predators. Adults are often seen basking in daylight, and like other agaristine moths, they are known for their metallic sheen and bold patterns—traits that have made them a subject of interest in studies of aposematism and mimicry.\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eContrary to earlier beliefs that placed it mainly in West Africa, M. maenas actually has a broader distribution across the Afrotropical region. According to regional records, it can be found in Cameroon, Benin, Congo, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Equatorial Guinea, Gabon, Ghana, Nigeria, Senegal, Sierra Leone, and Uganda—underscoring its presence in both West and Central Africa. Its habitat typically consists of moist tropical and subtropical woodlands, where its caterpillars feed (although specific larval host plants remain unidentified). Despite gaps in ecological data, M. maenas appears to maintain stable populations throughout its range, without any major conservation concerns at present.\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 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":"The Insectrum Company","offers":[{"title":"WITH NAME TAG \/ BLACK","offer_id":56502087221512,"sku":"INSECTRUMFRAMES2608","price":31.8,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"WITH NAME TAG \/ WHITE","offer_id":56502087254280,"sku":"INSECTRUMFRAMES2609","price":31.8,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"WITHOUT NAME TAG \/ BLACK","offer_id":56502087287048,"sku":"INSECTRUMFRAMES2610","price":31.8,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"WITHOUT NAME TAG \/ WHITE","offer_id":56502087319816,"sku":"INSECTRUMFRAMES2611","price":31.8,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1005\/4408\/6280\/files\/69d04ba5dfcbab8a6389b56e.png?v=1775795961","url":"https:\/\/insectrumcompany.com\/products\/framed-african-satin-moth-taxidermy-entomology-wall-art-6x6","provider":"The Insectrum Company","version":"1.0","type":"link"}