{"product_id":"framed-ansorges-silkmoth-taxidermy-ethically-sourced-entomology-gift-8x8","title":"Framed ansorge's silkmoth taxidermy: ethically sourced entomology gift (8x8)","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\u003eLobobunaea ansorgei, the Ansorge's Silkmoth moth, taxidermy present, entomology gift, bug collection, ethically sourced, insect, 8x8\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e**Lobobunaea ansorgei**, commonly known as **Ansorge's Silkmoth**, is a large and visually striking moth belonging to the family Saturniidae. It features broad, intricately patterned wings with earthy tones of brown, beige, and hints of reddish hues, providing excellent camouflage against tree bark and foliage. Like other members of its family, it has distinctive eyespots on its wings, which serve as a defense mechanism against predators. The species is nocturnal, with adults primarily emerging at night to mate and seek out host plants for their larvae. The caterpillars of **Lobobunaea ansorgei** feed on a variety of tree leaves, undergoing several molts before pupating into their impressive adult form.\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThis species is native to **West and Central Africa**, with populations found in countries such as **Nigeria, Cameroon, Gabon, and the Democratic Republic of the Congo**. It primarily inhabits **tropical rainforests** and wooded savannas, where it thrives in warm, humid environments. Due to deforestation and habitat loss in some parts of its range, local populations may be impacted, but the species is still relatively widespread. As a member of the Saturniidae family, **Lobobunaea ansorgei** plays an essential role in its ecosystem, contributing to pollination and serving as a food source for nocturnal predators such as bats and owls.\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":"WITH NAME TAG \/ BLACK","offer_id":53221652496648,"sku":"INSECTRUMFRAMES1705","price":36.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"WITH NAME TAG \/ WHITE","offer_id":53221652562184,"sku":"INSECTRUMFRAMES1706","price":36.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"WITHOUT NAME TAG \/ BLACK","offer_id":53221652594952,"sku":"INSECTRUMFRAMES1707","price":36.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"WITHOUT NAME TAG \/ WHITE","offer_id":53221652627720,"sku":"INSECTRUMFRAMES1708","price":36.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1005\/4408\/6280\/files\/691d624b3ac8a3999868ee0e_7fb5123c-7d14-4e75-9eab-f9a71e611f50.png?v=1774643688","url":"https:\/\/insectrumcompany.com\/products\/framed-ansorges-silkmoth-taxidermy-ethically-sourced-entomology-gift-8x8","provider":"The Insectrum Company","version":"1.0","type":"link"}