{"product_id":"framed-honorius-hairstreak-butterfly-african-entomology-art-4-x-4","title":"Framed honorius hairstreak butterfly: african entomology art (4\" x 4\")","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\u003eAethiopana honorius, The Honorius Hairstreak butterfly. beautiful african butterfly, entomology present, nature art, Frame 4\" x 4\"\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eAethiopana honorius, commonly known as the Honorius Hairstreak, is a rare and little-known butterfly species belonging to the family Lycaenidae, which includes the blues, coppers, and hairstreaks. As with many hairstreaks, it is a small butterfly characterized by delicate tails on the hindwings and often iridescent or subtly marked upper sides. The exact appearance of Aethiopana honorius can vary slightly, but it typically features subtle brown and orange tones with fine patterns that aid in camouflage among leaves and bark. Like many lycaenids, it is likely to have a mutualistic relationship with ants during its larval stage, although specific ecological studies are limited.\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThe Honorius Hairstreak is native to tropical West and Central Africa, with its known distribution including countries such as Sierra Leone, Liberia, Ivory Coast, Ghana, Nigeria, Cameroon, and extending into parts of the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Uganda. It inhabits lowland and submontane rainforests, where it stays relatively hidden within the forest canopy and undergrowth. Due to its elusive nature and preference for dense forest habitats, sightings are infrequent, making it a species of interest among lepidopterists and butterfly enthusiasts. Its presence is considered an indicator of healthy, undisturbed forest ecosystems.\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. This 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 FRAME \/ WITH NAME TAG","offer_id":52889757057288,"sku":"INSECTRUMFRAMES1919","price":34.15,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"BLACK FRAME \/ WITHOUT NAME TAG","offer_id":52889757090056,"sku":"INSECTRUMFRAMES1920","price":34.15,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"WHITE FRAME \/ WITH NAME TAG","offer_id":52889757122824,"sku":"INSECTRUMFRAMES1921","price":34.15,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"WHITE FRAME \/ WITHOUT NAME TAG","offer_id":52889757155592,"sku":"INSECTRUMFRAMES1922","price":34.15,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1005\/4408\/6280\/files\/691d51fd3ac8a39998652b21_6f3f47f9-cc6e-400a-ba3a-cfdbf3852f89.png?v=1774896524","url":"https:\/\/insectrumcompany.com\/products\/framed-honorius-hairstreak-butterfly-african-entomology-art-4-x-4","provider":"The Insectrum Company","version":"1.0","type":"link"}