{"product_id":"framed-darwins-bark-spider-caerostris-darwini-madagascar-6x6","title":"Framed darwin's bark spider: caerostris darwini - madagascar 6\"x6\"","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\u003eCaerostris darwini, Darwin’s bark spider, famous for spinning the largest and toughest orb webs in the world from Madagascar, frame 6\" x 6\"\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThe Caerostris darwini, commonly known as Darwin’s bark spider, is a remarkable species of orb-weaving spider native to Madagascar. It is famous for spinning the largest and toughest orb webs in the world, often stretching across rivers and streams. These webs can reach several meters in diameter and are made from silk that is incredibly strong and elastic, making it one of the toughest biological materials known. The spider itself has a distinctive appearance with a light brown to yellowish body, often blending well with tree bark, which helps it remain camouflaged from predators and prey.\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eDarwin’s bark spider is found primarily in the rainforests and riverine environments of Madagascar, where it uses its extraordinary web-building skills to catch flying insects above water bodies. Its unique web placement over rivers allows it to exploit a niche where few other spiders can thrive, giving it access to abundant food resources. The species’ impressive silk strength and web size have attracted considerable scientific interest, particularly in the fields of biomaterials and biomechanics.\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eWe firmly support the sustainable tropical butterfly collections as long as they take care of conserving the rainforest where they fly and developing 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 consider that the specimen 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":52887736549640,"sku":"INSECTRUMFRAMES4777","price":24.88,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"WHITE FRAME \/ WITHOUT NAME TAG","offer_id":52887736582408,"sku":"INSECTRUMFRAMES4778","price":24.88,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"BLACK FRAME \/ WITH NAME TAG","offer_id":52887736615176,"sku":"INSECTRUMFRAMES4779","price":24.88,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"BLACK FRAME \/ WITHOUT NAME TAG","offer_id":52887736647944,"sku":"INSECTRUMFRAMES4780","price":24.88,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1005\/4408\/6280\/files\/69cab3ee648aace8fa3e4b02_71eed2c9-1d79-46ce-a0b9-06b8b00ed913.png?v=1776289225","url":"https:\/\/insectrumcompany.com\/products\/framed-darwins-bark-spider-caerostris-darwini-madagascar-6x6","provider":"The Insectrum Company","version":"1.0","type":"link"}