{"product_id":"framed-malayan-birdwing-butterfly-display-ethically-sourced-entomology-8x8","title":"Framed malayan birdwing butterfly display, ethically sourced entomology (8x8)","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\u003eTroides cuneifera, Malayan Birdwing, female, taxidermy present, entomology, ethically sourced, butterfly display, bug collection, 8x8\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThe Troides cuneifera, commonly known as the Malayan Birdwing, is a large and striking butterfly belonging to the family Papilionidae. It is one of the birdwing butterflies, a group admired for their impressive size and vivid coloration. Males are typically black with bright golden-yellow hindwings, creating a bold contrast that makes them easily recognizable, while females are generally larger, darker, and less brightly colored. Like other birdwings, T. cuneifera exhibits strong, graceful flight and is often seen gliding above the forest canopy or visiting flowers for nectar. Its caterpillars feed primarily on Aristolochia species (Dutchman’s pipe vines), which provide them with chemical protection against predators.\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eIn terms of distribution, the Malayan Birdwing is found in Peninsular Malaysia, Sumatra, Borneo, and southern Thailand, where it inhabits lowland and montane tropical rainforests. It prefers forest edges, riverbanks, and areas rich in its larval host plants. Although it is not considered globally endangered, local populations may be vulnerable due to habitat loss from deforestation and agricultural expansion. The species is both ecologically significant as a pollinator and culturally admired for its elegance, making it a symbol of the rich biodiversity of Southeast Asian forests.\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":"BLACK FRAME \/ WITH NAME TAG","offer_id":52887736418568,"sku":"INSECTRUMFRAMES1063","price":48.06,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"BLACK FRAME \/ WITHOUT NAME TAG","offer_id":52887736451336,"sku":"INSECTRUMFRAMES1064","price":48.06,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"WHITE FRAME \/ WITH NAME TAG","offer_id":52887736484104,"sku":"INSECTRUMFRAMES1065","price":48.06,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"WHITE FRAME \/ WITHOUT NAME TAG","offer_id":52887736516872,"sku":"INSECTRUMFRAMES1066","price":48.06,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1005\/4408\/6280\/files\/697e267f3641577d0ffc8b7a.png?v=1774896186","url":"https:\/\/insectrumcompany.com\/products\/framed-malayan-birdwing-butterfly-display-ethically-sourced-entomology-8x8","provider":"The Insectrum Company","version":"1.0","type":"link"}