{"product_id":"framed-cymothoe-egesta-butterfly-african-glider-taxidermy-entomology-gift-6x6","title":"Framed Cymothoe Egesta Butterfly, African Glider Taxidermy, Entomology Gift, 6x6","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\u003eCymothoe egesta, common glider butterfly, African Glider, taxidermy butterfly, entomology gift, wall decor, framed butterfly, 6x6\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eCymothoe egesta, commonly known as the common glider, is a vibrant butterfly species belonging to the family Nymphalidae. It is recognized for its striking coloration, with males typically displaying a deep orange or reddish upper side with black markings, while females are usually paler and exhibit more muted patterns. This sexual dimorphism makes them easily distinguishable in the field. The underside of both sexes tends to be brownish, which provides camouflage when the butterfly is at rest with its wings closed. The larvae of Cymothoe egesta feed primarily on plants in the Rinorea genus, and the species thrives in forested environments where its host plants are abundant.\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThe distribution of the common glider spans across parts of West and Central Africa. It is commonly found in countries such as Sierra Leone, Liberia, Ivory Coast, Ghana, Nigeria, Cameroon, and the Democratic Republic of the Congo, among others. This butterfly favors lowland tropical forests and secondary growth habitats, where it can be seen gliding gracefully through the understorey or basking in sunlit clearings. Despite habitat pressures in some regions, Cymothoe egesta is not currently considered threatened and remains a familiar sight in suitable habitats within its range.\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":52889798017288,"sku":"INSECTRUMFRAMES1508","price":28.88,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"WHITE FRAME \/ WITHOUT NAME TAG","offer_id":52889798050056,"sku":"INSECTRUMFRAMES1509","price":28.88,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"BLACK FRAME \/ WITH NAME TAG","offer_id":52889798082824,"sku":"INSECTRUMFRAMES1510","price":28.88,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"BLACK FRAME \/ WITHOUT NAME TAG","offer_id":52889798115592,"sku":"INSECTRUMFRAMES1511","price":28.88,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1005\/4408\/6280\/files\/691d46863ac8a39998639172.png?v=1773170124","url":"https:\/\/insectrumcompany.com\/products\/framed-cymothoe-egesta-butterfly-african-glider-taxidermy-entomology-gift-6x6","provider":"The Insectrum Company","version":"1.0","type":"link"}