{"product_id":"framed-graphium-cymus-madagascan-red-veined-swallowtail-butterfly-display-6-x-6","title":"Framed graphium cymus, madagascan red-veined swallowtail: butterfly display (6\" x 6\")","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 Graphium cymus, Madagascan Green Swallowtail: Butterfly display (6\" x 6\")\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eGraphium cymus, commonly known as the Ceylon Blue Jay or Madagascan Blue Swallowtail, is a striking butterfly belonging to the family Papilionidae. It is recognized for its elegant, swallowtail-shaped wings with a black base color highlighted by bright blue-green bands and spots, giving it a shimmering, iridescent appearance. Like other species in the Graphium genus, it is a fast and agile flier, often seen darting among flowering plants in search of nectar. Its beauty and graceful flight make it one of the most admired swallowtails within its range.\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThis species is primarily distributed in Madagascar but is also found in parts of mainland Africa, particularly in forested regions of East Africa. Graphium cymus prefers lowland and submontane forests, where it thrives in both primary and secondary growth habitats. It is commonly spotted along forest edges, clearings, and riverbanks, where flowering plants provide food sources. Its distribution across Madagascar and nearby African regions highlights its adaptability, though like many butterflies, it can be sensitive to habitat loss due to deforestation and agricultural expansion.\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 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":"INSECTRUM","offers":[{"title":"WHITE FRAME \/ WITH NAME TAG","offer_id":57894462718216,"sku":"INSECTRUMFRAMES545","price":29.33,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"WHITE FRAME \/ WITHOUT NAME TAG","offer_id":57894462783752,"sku":"INSECTRUMFRAMES546","price":29.33,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"BLACK FRAME \/ WITH NAME TAG","offer_id":57894462816520,"sku":"INSECTRUMFRAMES547","price":29.33,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"BLACK FRAME \/ WITHOUT NAME TAG","offer_id":57894462849288,"sku":"INSECTRUMFRAMES548","price":29.33,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1005\/4408\/6280\/files\/691d58ea3ac8a39998669c94.png?v=1779809326","url":"https:\/\/insectrumcompany.com\/products\/framed-graphium-cymus-madagascan-red-veined-swallowtail-butterfly-display-6-x-6","provider":"The Insectrum Company","version":"1.0","type":"link"}