{"product_id":"framed-orange-barred-sulfur-butterfly-pair-ethically-sourced-entomology-wall-decor-8x10","title":"Framed orange-barred sulfur butterfly pair: ethically sourced entomology wall decor (8x10)","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\u003ePhoebis philea pair, the orange-barred sulfur, butterfly collection, entomology gift, taxidermy bug, wall decor, specimen ethically sourced 8x10\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThe Phoebis philea, commonly known as the orange-barred sulfur, is a species of butterfly found throughout the Americas, from the southern United States to Argentina. It belongs to the Pieridae family and is recognized for its striking yellow and orange coloration, which varies between males and females. Males typically display a more vivid golden-yellow hue with prominent orange bars on their forewings, while females exhibit a paler yellow shade with subtle markings. This butterfly thrives in open, sunny habitats such as gardens, fields, and tropical forests, where it actively flutters in search of nectar from flowers like lantana and hibiscus.\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThe life cycle of Phoebis philea consists of four stages: egg, larva (caterpillar), pupa (chrysalis), and adult. The caterpillars feed primarily on plants in the Fabaceae family, including cassia and senna species, which provide essential nutrients for their development. Once they pupate, they form a green or brown chrysalis that camouflages well with surrounding foliage. As adults, these butterflies are strong fliers, often migrating long distances in response to seasonal changes. Their bright coloration serves as a warning to predators, as they possess unpalatable compounds derived from their host plants, helping them survive in the wild.\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.\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":52887739236616,"sku":"INSECTRUMFRAMES3109","price":39.47,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"BLACK FRAME \/ WITHOUT NAME TAG","offer_id":52887739269384,"sku":"INSECTRUMFRAMES3110","price":39.47,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"WHITE FRAME \/ WITH NAME TAG","offer_id":52887739302152,"sku":"INSECTRUMFRAMES3111","price":39.47,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"WHITE FRAME \/ WITHOUT NAME TAG","offer_id":52887739334920,"sku":"INSECTRUMFRAMES3112","price":39.47,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1005\/4408\/6280\/files\/697e2dcc3641577d0ffde338.png?v=1774896084","url":"https:\/\/insectrumcompany.com\/products\/framed-orange-barred-sulfur-butterfly-pair-ethically-sourced-entomology-wall-decor-8x10","provider":"The Insectrum Company","version":"1.0","type":"link"}