{"product_id":"framed-postman-butterfly-taxidermy-entomological-wall-art-6x6","title":"Framed Postman Butterfly Taxidermy, Entomological Wall Art (6x6)","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\u003eHeliconius melpomene, the Postman longwing butterfly, wall decor, taxidermy gift, entomology present, frame 6\" x 6\"\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eHeliconius melpomene, commonly known as the Postman butterfly, is a strikingly colorful species of butterfly in the subfamily Heliconiinae, found predominantly in Central and South America. It is well known for its vibrant black wings adorned with bright red and sometimes yellow markings, which serve as warning signals to predators due to its unpalatability. These colors vary depending on the region, as the species exhibits Müllerian mimicry with other toxic butterflies like *Heliconius erato*, evolving nearly identical wing patterns to reinforce their warning coloration.\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThe Postman butterfly ranges from Mexico through the Amazon Basin to southern Brazil and northern Argentina. It thrives in tropical and subtropical lowland forests, where it can often be seen fluttering slowly through clearings or along forest edges. One of the most fascinating aspects of *H. melpomene* is its close coevolution with passionflower vines (*Passiflora* species), on which its caterpillars feed. Adults also feed on nectar but supplement their diet with pollen — a rare behavior among butterflies — which enhances their lifespan and reproductive success. This species is also a model organism in evolutionary biology, often studied for its mimicry, genetics, and speciation.\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":52887745659144,"sku":"INSECTRUMFRAMES1889","price":28.67,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"BLACK FRAME \/ WITHOUT NAME TAG","offer_id":52896713867528,"sku":"INSECTRUMFRAMES1890","price":28.67,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"WHITE FRAME \/ WITH NAME TAG","offer_id":52896713900296,"sku":"INSECTRUMFRAMES1891","price":28.67,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"WHITE FRAME \/ WITHOUT NAME TAG","offer_id":52896713933064,"sku":"INSECTRUMFRAMES1892","price":28.67,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1005\/4408\/6280\/files\/691d60b73ac8a3999868980c_9eb7b1b2-65df-49c8-83f1-e2c336553ba7.png?v=1774643603","url":"https:\/\/insectrumcompany.com\/products\/framed-postman-butterfly-taxidermy-entomological-wall-art-6x6","provider":"The Insectrum Company","version":"1.0","type":"link"}