{"product_id":"framed-emperor-moth-taxidermy-gonimbrasia-petiveri-wall-decor","title":"Framed emperor moth taxidermy: gonimbrasia petiveri wall decor","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\u003eGonimbrasia petiveri, Emperor moth, African moth, taxidermy preset, entomology gift, wall decor, nature art, bug collection, ethically sourced, specimen\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eGonimbrasia petiveri, commonly known as the \"emperor moth,\" is a large moth native to sub-Saharan Africa. With a wingspan of up to 15 cm, it exhibits a striking appearance. Its wings are reddish-brown with intricate patterns and prominent eye-like spots on the hindwings, which serve as a defense mechanism against predators by mimicking the eyes of larger animals. The body is robust and covered in fine hairs.\nG. petiveri is widely distributed across tropical and subtropical regions of Africa, thriving in savannas, woodlands, and forests. Its lifecycle includes a caterpillar stage, where the larvae are known for their spiny bodies and greenish coloration, often feeding on a variety of host plants.\nThe genus name Gonimbrasia honors the Portuguese town of Coimbra, and petiveri is named after the British naturalist James Petiver. A fascinating fact about this moth is that its caterpillars are harvested as a source of protein in some African communities.\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":"WITH NAME TAG \/ BLACK","offer_id":53221255577864,"sku":"INSECTRUMFRAMES270","price":37.65,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"WITH NAME TAG \/ WHITE","offer_id":53221255643400,"sku":"INSECTRUMFRAMES271","price":37.65,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"WITHOUT NAME TAG \/ BLACK","offer_id":53221255676168,"sku":"INSECTRUMFRAMES272","price":37.65,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"WITHOUT NAME TAG \/ WHITE","offer_id":53221255708936,"sku":"INSECTRUMFRAMES273","price":37.65,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1005\/4408\/6280\/files\/691d55a53ac8a3999865c22a_468e410b-3ecc-490c-b770-57b084cf9736.png?v=1773586280","url":"https:\/\/insectrumcompany.com\/products\/framed-emperor-moth-taxidermy-gonimbrasia-petiveri-wall-decor","provider":"The Insectrum Company","version":"1.0","type":"link"}