{"product_id":"framed-guatemalan-actinote-butterfly-taxidermy-ethically-sourced-4-frame","title":"Framed Guatemalan Actinote Butterfly Taxidermy, Ethically Sourced, 4\" Frame","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\u003eActinote guatemalena, the Guatemalan Actinote, wall decor, taxidermy gift, entomology present, ethically soured, wall decor, frame 4\" x 4\"\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThe *Actinote guatemalena*, commonly known as the Guatemalan Actinote, is a striking butterfly species belonging to the Nymphalidae family. It is characterized by its delicate, translucent wings adorned with a mosaic of orange, black, and white patterns, which provide both camouflage and warning coloration against predators. Like other members of the *Actinote* genus, this species exhibits a slow, fluttering flight pattern and is often seen gliding gracefully over forested areas in search of nectar-rich flowers. The caterpillars of *Actinote guatemalena* are known to feed on host plants from the Passifloraceae family, acquiring toxic compounds that make them unpalatable to predators.\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThis butterfly is primarily found in Central America, with its distribution spanning Guatemala, Honduras, and southern Mexico. It thrives in montane and cloud forests, preferring elevations between 800 and 2,000 meters, where the climate remains cool and humid. The species plays an important ecological role as both a pollinator and a prey item in the food chain, supporting the intricate biodiversity of its habitat. Due to deforestation and habitat fragmentation, populations of *Actinote guatemalena* face increasing pressures, making conservation efforts crucial for maintaining stable populations in the wild.\nWe 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.\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThis 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 consider that the specimen 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 FRAME \/ WITH NAME TAG","offer_id":52887749230856,"sku":"INSECTRUMFRAMES1848","price":21.75,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"BLACK FRAME \/ WITHOUT NAME TAG","offer_id":52896682967304,"sku":"INSECTRUMFRAMES1849","price":21.75,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"WHITE FRAME \/ WITH NAME TAG","offer_id":52896683000072,"sku":"INSECTRUMFRAMES1850","price":21.75,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"WHITE FRAME \/ WITHOUT NAME TAG","offer_id":52896683032840,"sku":"INSECTRUMFRAMES1851","price":21.75,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1005\/4408\/6280\/files\/691d61a63ac8a3999868d3cc.png?v=1774643634","url":"https:\/\/insectrumcompany.com\/products\/framed-guatemalan-actinote-butterfly-taxidermy-ethically-sourced-4-frame","provider":"The Insectrum Company","version":"1.0","type":"link"}