{"product_id":"framed-eumorphus-marginatus-pleasing-fungus-ladybug-frame-display-4x4","title":"Framed Eumorphus marginatus,  pleasing fungus ladybug Frame display 4\"x4\"","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\u003eFramed Eumorphus marginatus,  pleasing fungus beetle Frame display 4\"x4\"\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eEumorphus marginatus, commonly known as a pleasing fungus beetle, is a striking member of the family Endomychidae. It is known for its smooth, rounded body and glossy black coloration accented with bright orange or reddish margins along the edges of its wing covers (elytra). Like other pleasing fungus beetles, it is typically associated with fungi, feeding on spores and fungal tissue found on decaying wood. Its vivid coloration is thought to serve as a warning to predators, a trait seen in many beetles that either taste unpleasant or mimic toxic species.\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThis species is primarily distributed throughout parts of Southeast Asia, including countries such as Malaysia, Indonesia, and surrounding tropical regions. It thrives in humid forest environments where fungal growth is abundant, particularly in lowland rainforests. Within these ecosystems, it plays an important ecological role in the decomposition process by helping break down fungi and contributing to nutrient cycling.\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":"The Insectrum Company","offers":[{"title":"WHITE \/ WITH NAME TAG","offer_id":56971877024008,"sku":"INSECTRUMFRAMESa21110","price":28.11,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"WHITE \/ WITHOUT NAME TAG","offer_id":56971877056776,"sku":"INSECTRUMFRAMESs31111","price":28.11,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"BLACK \/ WITH NAME TAG","offer_id":56971877089544,"sku":"INSECTRUMFRAMESd41112","price":28.11,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"BLACK \/ WITHOUT NAME TAG","offer_id":56971877122312,"sku":"INSECTRUMFRAMESd51113","price":28.11,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1005\/4408\/6280\/files\/69de40fe5a070d0446cd2cd5.png?v=1776173510","url":"https:\/\/insectrumcompany.com\/products\/framed-eumorphus-marginatus-pleasing-fungus-ladybug-frame-display-4x4","provider":"The Insectrum Company","version":"1.0","type":"link"}