{"product_id":"framed-ancyluris-formosissima-butterfly-living-treasure-nature-art","title":"Framed ancyluris formosissima butterfly: 'living treasure' nature art","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\u003eAncyluris formosissima, the Living Treasure, wall decor, framed butterfly, nature art, taxidermy butterfly, entomology gift, insect.\nAncyluris formosissima, a butterfly belonging to the Riodinidae family, displays a wingspan ranging from 38 to 45 millimetres (1.5–1.8 inches). The upper surfaces of its forewings exhibit a dark brown hue with a distinctive blue-green band, set against a white and brown base. The hind wings feature a combination of white, pink, and brown colours, adorned with a vibrant blue-green marginal band and a small red area. Notably, a short tail is at the edge of the hind wings. Recognized as a \"living treasure\" in South America, the butterfly derives its Latin name, formosissima, from \"very beautiful.\" It is also commonly referred to as the Italian flag butterfly. The species takes flight during August and September.\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThis butterfly species thrives in the tropical rainforests of South America, particularly in Ecuador, Peru, and Bolivia. The subspecies Ancyluris formosissima venerabilis can be found at elevations of up to 3,000 meters (9,800 feet) above sea level.\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":"INSECTRUM","offers":[{"title":"WHITE FRAME \/ WITH NAME TAG","offer_id":52887243817224,"sku":"INSECTRUMFRAMES933","price":47.37,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"WHITE FRAME \/ WITHOUT NAME TAG","offer_id":52887243849992,"sku":"INSECTRUMFRAMES934","price":47.37,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"BLACK FRAME \/ WITH NAME TAG","offer_id":52887243882760,"sku":"INSECTRUMFRAMES935","price":47.37,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"BLACK FRAME \/ WITHOUT NAME TAG","offer_id":52887243915528,"sku":"INSECTRUMFRAMES936","price":47.37,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1005\/4408\/6280\/files\/69cab3c3648aace8fa3e43b5.png?v=1774894195","url":"https:\/\/insectrumcompany.com\/products\/framed-ancyluris-formosissima-butterfly-living-treasure-nature-art","provider":"The Insectrum Company","version":"1.0","type":"link"}