{"product_id":"framed-banded-stick-insect-taxidermy-ethically-sourced-entomology-art","title":"Framed Banded Stick Insect Taxidermy: Ethically Sourced Entomology 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\u003eAschiphasma annulipes, Banded Stick Insect , taxidermy present, entomology gift, ethically sourced, wall décor, nature art, Frame 8\"x8\"\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eAschiphasma annulipes, commonly known as the Banded Stick Insect, is a species of stick insect notable for its slender, elongated body and distinctive banded legs. This insect exhibits excellent camouflage, resembling twigs or branches, which helps it evade predators in its natural habitat. The species displays sexual dimorphism, with females generally larger and more robust than males. Aschiphasma annulipes is primarily nocturnal and feeds on a variety of leaves, relying on its cryptic appearance to remain hidden during daylight hours.\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThis species is distributed mainly in parts of Southeast Asia, including regions of Malaysia and Indonesia. It thrives in tropical and subtropical forest environments where it can blend into the dense foliage. Due to its effective camouflage and relatively limited distribution, Aschiphasma annulipes is not commonly encountered outside its native range, but it remains of interest to entomologists and insect enthusiasts for its unique appearance and ecological role within forest ecosystems.\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 Be Aware: The specimen you will receive may differ in size, shape or colour very slightly since 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":53078887334152,"sku":"INSECTRUMFRAMES24694","price":32.55,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"WITH NAME TAG \/ WHITE","offer_id":53078887530760,"sku":"INSECTRUMFRAMES24694","price":32.55,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"WITHOUT NAME TAG \/ BLACK","offer_id":53078887563528,"sku":"INSECTRUMFRAMES24694","price":32.55,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"WITHOUT NAME TAG \/ WHITE","offer_id":53078887596296,"sku":"INSECTRUMFRAMES24694","price":32.55,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1005\/4408\/6280\/files\/68f66b8b173cf5042d591fbf_ed49bf40-d9aa-4cd7-a9c4-4a92c869d914.png?v=1774891926","url":"https:\/\/insectrumcompany.com\/products\/framed-banded-stick-insect-taxidermy-ethically-sourced-entomology-art","provider":"The Insectrum Company","version":"1.0","type":"link"}