{"product_id":"framed-blue-emperor-butterfly-charaxes-tiridates-from-cameroon-8-x-8","title":"Framed blue emperor butterfly: charaxes tiridates from cameroon (8\" x 8\")","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\u003eCharaxes tiridates, the Blue Emperor, black and blue butterfly from Cameroon, frame 8\" X 8\"\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eCharaxes tiridates, commonly known as the Blue Emperor, is a striking butterfly species belonging to the family Nymphalidae. It is renowned for its robust build and bold wing patterns, particularly the vivid blue bands on the upperside of the male's wings, contrasting with the deep brown to black base coloration. The hindwings are slightly scalloped, adding to its regal appearance, and feature tails that further distinguish it from other species. Females are typically larger and less vibrantly colored, often with broader, duller bands. Like many species in the genus Charaxes, it is known for its fast, powerful flight and territorial behavior, especially among males that patrol sunlit forest edges.\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThis species is widely distributed across sub-Saharan Africa, ranging from Senegal and Guinea in the west to Ethiopia and Uganda in the east, and extending as far south as Angola and northern Zambia. It inhabits a variety of forested environments, including tropical rainforests, secondary forests, and even woodland-savanna mosaics. Charaxes tiridates is often seen feeding on fermenting fruit, tree sap, or animal droppings rather than flowers, reflecting its opportunistic feeding habits. Its caterpillars typically feed on host plants such as Albizia, Afzelia, and other legumes, which are common in its range. The Blue Emperor plays an important role in the ecosystem both as a pollinator and as part of the food web.\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 FRAME \/ WITH NAME TAG","offer_id":52887743234312,"sku":"INSECTRUMFRAMES1208","price":22.55,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"BLACK FRAME \/ WITHOUT NAME TAG","offer_id":52896742015240,"sku":"INSECTRUMFRAMES1209","price":22.55,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"WHITE FRAME \/ WITH NAME TAG","offer_id":52896742048008,"sku":"INSECTRUMFRAMES1210","price":22.55,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"WHITE FRAME \/ WITHOUT NAME TAG","offer_id":52896742080776,"sku":"INSECTRUMFRAMES1211","price":22.55,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1005\/4408\/6280\/files\/69cab374648aace8fa3e36a2.png?v=1774893449","url":"https:\/\/insectrumcompany.com\/products\/framed-blue-emperor-butterfly-charaxes-tiridates-from-cameroon-8-x-8","provider":"The Insectrum Company","version":"1.0","type":"link"}