{"product_id":"framed-nessaea-hewitsonii-butterfly-pair-entomology-wall-decor","title":"Framed Nessaea Hewitsonii Butterfly Pair, Entomology Wall Decor","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\u003eNessaea hewitsonii pair, Hewitson's Mimic-White, wall decor, taxidermy butterfly, entomology gift, nature art, bug collection, framed specimen\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eNessaea hewitsonii, commonly known as Hewitson's Mimic-White or Hewitson's Mimic, is a striking butterfly species found primarily in Central and South America, particularly in countries like Brazil, Peru, and Ecuador. With its wingspan typically ranging from 60 to 70 millimetres, it flaunts vibrant hues of blue, white, and black, accentuated by intricate patterns that serve as camouflage and mimicry. The species name \"hewitsonii\" pays homage to William Chapman Hewitson, a 19th-century British lepidopterist renowned for his contributions to the study of butterflies. Curiously, N. hewitsonii exhibits Batesian mimicry, imitating the appearance of toxic species like the Heliconius butterfly, thus deterring predators. This evolutionary strategy underscores the butterfly's adaptation to its environment, where survival hinges on the artful balance of deception and defence, making it a fascinating subject of study for biologists and enthusiasts alike.\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":53221212422408,"sku":"INSECTRUMFRAMES221","price":46.59,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"White frame \/ WITHOUT NAME TAG","offer_id":53221212455176,"sku":"INSECTRUMFRAMES222","price":46.59,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Black frame \/ WITH NAME TAG","offer_id":53221212487944,"sku":"INSECTRUMFRAMES223","price":46.59,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Black frame \/ WITHOUT NAME TAG","offer_id":53221212520712,"sku":"INSECTRUMFRAMES224","price":46.59,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1005\/4408\/6280\/files\/691d54f33ac8a3999865acb9.png?v=1774896276","url":"https:\/\/insectrumcompany.com\/products\/framed-nessaea-hewitsonii-butterfly-pair-entomology-wall-decor","provider":"The Insectrum Company","version":"1.0","type":"link"}