{"product_id":"framed-falcatula-falcatus-moth-specimen-ethically-sourced-entomology-wall-art","title":"Framed falcatula falcatus moth specimen: ethically sourced 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\u003eFalcatula falcatus, Sphingidae moth, taxidermy present, entomology gift, nature art, ethically sourced, bug collection, wall decor, insect specimen, natural history, preserved real bug, Christmas present, Halloween décor,\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eFalcatula falcatus is a striking moth belonging to the Sphingidae family, commonly known as the falcate sphinx moth. This species exhibits a distinctive appearance with elongated, slender bodies and long, pointed wings that are primarily brown and gray, adorned with subtle patterns that provide excellent camouflage against tree bark. The forewings feature dark lines and markings, while the hindwings are often a lighter hue, adding to their overall beauty.\nFalcatula falcatus is predominantly distributed in the tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas, particularly in areas like Central America and parts of South America.\nThe etymology of its name comes from the Latin word falcatus, meaning \"sickle-shaped,\" referring to the moth's elongated wings. A curiosity about this moth is its remarkable ability to hover in mid-air, similar to a hummingbird, allowing it to feed on nectar from flowers at night.\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":"BLACK \/ WITH NAME TAG","offer_id":52889759219976,"sku":"INSECTRUMFRAMES57","price":37.72,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"BLACK \/ WITHOUT NAME TAG","offer_id":52889759252744,"sku":"INSECTRUMFRAMES58","price":37.72,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"WHITE \/ WITH NAME TAG","offer_id":52889759285512,"sku":"INSECTRUMFRAMES59","price":37.72,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"WHITE \/ WITHOUT NAME TAG","offer_id":52889759318280,"sku":"INSECTRUMFRAMES60","price":37.72,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1005\/4408\/6280\/files\/691d52d73ac8a39998655c62.png?v=1773173470","url":"https:\/\/insectrumcompany.com\/products\/framed-falcatula-falcatus-moth-specimen-ethically-sourced-entomology-wall-art","provider":"The Insectrum Company","version":"1.0","type":"link"}