{"product_id":"framed-dobsonfly-taxidermy-acanthacorydalis-fruhstorferi-entomology-wall-art","title":"Framed dobsonfly taxidermy: acanthacorydalis fruhstorferi entomology wall 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\u003eAcanthacorydalis fruhstorferi, dobsonfly, entomology present, taxidermy gift, wall decor, nature art, ethically sourced, bug collection\nAcanthacorydalis fruhstorferi is a large and impressive dobsonfly species belonging to the Corydalidae family. With a wingspan that can exceed 21 cm, it is one of the largest aquatic insects in the world. Its body is dark brown, with long, veined, semi-transparent wings, and males possess prominent, elongated mandibles, though they are not used for biting. Females have shorter, more functional mandibles. This species is native to Southeast Asia, particularly found in China, Vietnam, and surrounding regions, where it thrives near fast-flowing streams and rivers during its aquatic larval stage.\nThe genus name \"Acanthacorydalis\" comes from Greek, meaning \"spiny Corydalis,\" while the species name \"fruhstorferi\" honours the German entomologist Hans Fruhstorfer, who contributed significantly to insect taxonomy.\nA notable curiosity is that despite their fearsome appearance, the males' large mandibles are harmless and mainly used during mating, making Acanthacorydalis fruhstorferi more intimidating than dangerous.\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.\nPlease 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":"The Insectrum Company","offers":[{"title":"WITH NAME TAG \/ BLACK FRAME","offer_id":56502085779720,"sku":"INSECTRUMFRAMES2850","price":73.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"WITH NAME TAG \/ WHITE FRAME","offer_id":56502085812488,"sku":"INSECTRUMFRAMES2851","price":73.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"WITHOUT NAME TAG \/ BLACK FRAME","offer_id":56502085845256,"sku":"INSECTRUMFRAMES2852","price":73.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"WITHOUT NAME TAG \/ WHITE FRAME","offer_id":56502085878024,"sku":"INSECTRUMFRAMES2853","price":73.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1005\/4408\/6280\/files\/69d04b76dfcbab8a6389ae46.png?v=1775795937","url":"https:\/\/insectrumcompany.com\/products\/framed-dobsonfly-taxidermy-acanthacorydalis-fruhstorferi-entomology-wall-art","provider":"The Insectrum Company","version":"1.0","type":"link"}