{"product_id":"framed-giant-water-bug-taxidermy-ethically-sourced-entomology-wall-decor","title":"Framed giant water bug taxidermy: ethically sourced entomology 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\u003eLethocerus americanus, electric light bug, toe biter, fish killer, giant water bug, wall decor, ethically sourced, taxidermy, entomology\nThe Lethocerus americanus, commonly known as the electric light bug or toe biter, is a colossal water bug found in southern Canada and the United States. Belonging to the Belostomatidae family, it's a fascinating specimen often used in wall decor and bug collections. With its striking appearance and ethically sourced nature, it serves as captivating entomology art. Its name, \"electric light bug,\" stems from its attraction to artificial lights. This creature is notorious for its ability to deliver a painful bite, hence the moniker \"toe biter.\" It's also adept at preying on fish, earning it another nickname, \"fish killer.\" Its large size, reaching up to 2.5 inches in length, makes it a standout in bug collections. Whether admired for its appearance, studied for its behaviour, or appreciated as ethically sourced decor, the Lethocerus americanus remains a fascinating curiosity in the world of entomology.\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 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":"INSECTRUM","offers":[{"title":"WHITE FRAME \/ WITH NAME TAG","offer_id":52887747625224,"sku":"INSECTRUMFRAMES1390","price":34.22,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"WHITE FRAME \/ WITHOUT NAME TAG","offer_id":52896702169352,"sku":"INSECTRUMFRAMES1391","price":34.22,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"BLACK FRAME \/ WITH NAME TAG","offer_id":52896702202120,"sku":"INSECTRUMFRAMES1392","price":34.22,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"BLACK FRAME \/ WITHOUT NAME TAG","offer_id":52896702234888,"sku":"INSECTRUMFRAMES1393","price":34.22,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1005\/4408\/6280\/files\/699b652515348523227a5e7e_b037a814-6ed0-4caa-9b13-3ab939a381e8.png?v=1774641140","url":"https:\/\/insectrumcompany.com\/products\/framed-giant-water-bug-taxidermy-ethically-sourced-entomology-wall-decor","provider":"The Insectrum Company","version":"1.0","type":"link"}