{"product_id":"framed-athletes-ethra-moth-african-saturniidae-entomology-wall-art-10x8","title":"Framed athletes ethra moth, african saturniidae, entomology wall art (10x8)","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\u003eAthletes ethra, giant Saturn moth, African moth, large Saturniidae, wall decor, entomology present, nature art, taxidermy moth, 10\"x8\"\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThe Athletes ethra moth, commonly known as the Ethra Silkmoth, is a striking member of the Saturniidae family found primarily in the tropical forests of Central Africa, including countries like Cameroon, Gabon, and the Democratic Republic of Congo. Known for its vibrant and eye-catching appearance, this moth displays large wings with bold patterns and earthy tones that can include rich browns, golden yellows, and sometimes pinkish hues. The wingspan can reach up to 12 centimeters, making it a relatively large moth, and the species is recognized for the eyespot markings on its hindwings, which serve as a defense mechanism against predators.\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThe larvae (caterpillars) of the Athletes ethra are equally remarkable, typically covered in fine, bristly hairs and feeding on a variety of host plants in the local flora. Like many Saturniids, adults do not feed and live only a short time after emerging, focused solely on reproduction. Despite its beauty, the Ethra Silkmoth remains relatively obscure in global entomology circles, partly due to its localized habitat and the dense, often inaccessible regions it inhabits. However, it plays a small but important role in the ecosystem, contributing to pollination and serving as part of the food web in its native environment.\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":"BLACK \/ WITH NAME TAG","offer_id":53241223708936,"sku":"INSECTRUMFRAMES2391","price":57.26,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"BLACK \/ WITHOUT NAME TAG","offer_id":53241223741704,"sku":"INSECTRUMFRAMES2392","price":57.26,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"WHITE \/ WITH NAME TAG","offer_id":53241223774472,"sku":"INSECTRUMFRAMES2393","price":57.26,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"WHITE \/ WITHOUT NAME TAG","offer_id":53241223807240,"sku":"INSECTRUMFRAMES2394","price":57.26,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1005\/4408\/6280\/files\/69cab0e5648aace8fa3def50.png?v=1774893096","url":"https:\/\/insectrumcompany.com\/products\/framed-athletes-ethra-moth-african-saturniidae-entomology-wall-art-10x8","provider":"The Insectrum Company","version":"1.0","type":"link"}