{"product_id":"framed-monarch-butterfly-pair-taxidermy-entomology-display-8x10-nature-art","title":"Framed Monarch Butterfly Pair, Taxidermy Entomology Display, 8x10 Nature Art","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\u003eDanaus plexippus, the Monarch butterfly Pair, taxidermy butterfly, entomology gift, nature art, wall decor, framed butterfly, frame 8\"x10\"\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eDanaus plexippus, commonly known as the Monarch butterfly, is one of the most recognizable and iconic butterfly species in the world. It is famous for its striking orange wings adorned with black veins and white-spotted black borders. This bold coloration serves as a warning to predators about its toxicity, which comes from the milkweed plants consumed during its larval stage. Monarchs have a wingspan of approximately 8 to 10 cm, making them a medium to large butterfly. Their life cycle includes four distinct stages: egg, caterpillar, chrysalis, and adult butterfly. The caterpillars are equally striking, featuring black, white, and yellow bands before transforming into emerald-green chrysalides with gold accents.\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eOne of the most remarkable aspects of Danaus plexippus is its annual migration, where millions of Monarchs travel thousands of kilometers between North America and their overwintering sites in Mexico and California. This multi-generational journey is guided by environmental cues and an internal biological clock. During migration, Monarchs rely on nectar from flowers for energy, playing a crucial role in pollination. However, habitat loss, climate change, and pesticide use threaten their populations, leading to conservation efforts to protect their breeding and overwintering habitats. The Monarch butterfly is not just a symbol of beauty but also of resilience and the interconnectedness of 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.\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.\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":"WHITE FRAME \/ WITH NAME TAG","offer_id":53221248303368,"sku":"INSECTRUMFRAMES165","price":49.19,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"WHITE FRAME \/ WITHOUT NAME TAG","offer_id":53221248336136,"sku":"INSECTRUMFRAMES166","price":49.19,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"BLACK FRAME \/ WITH NAME TAG","offer_id":53221248368904,"sku":"INSECTRUMFRAMES167","price":49.19,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"BLACK FRAME \/ WITHOUT NAME TAG","offer_id":53221248401672,"sku":"INSECTRUMFRAMES168","price":49.19,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1005\/4408\/6280\/files\/69caaecf648aace8fa3dbc63.png?v=1774896302","url":"https:\/\/insectrumcompany.com\/products\/framed-monarch-butterfly-pair-taxidermy-entomology-display-8x10-nature-art","provider":"The Insectrum Company","version":"1.0","type":"link"}