{"product_id":"framed-queen-butterfly-taxidermy-entomology-gift-8x10","title":"Framed queen butterfly taxidermy: entomology gift, 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\u003eThe royal butterflies, Danaus plexippus (Monarch) - Danaus gilippus (Queen) , set 2, taxidermy butterfly, entomology gift, frame 8\"x10\"\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThe so-called “royal butterflies,” Danaus plexippus (the monarch) and Danaus gilippus (the queen), are two closely related species belonging to the subfamily Danainae within the family Nymphalidae. These butterflies are native to the Americas and are celebrated for their striking orange and black coloration, which serves as a warning to predators about their toxicity—a defense derived from feeding on milkweed plants (Asclepias spp.) during their larval stages. Danaus plexippus is particularly renowned for its long-distance seasonal migrations across North America, with individuals traveling thousands of kilometers to overwintering sites in central Mexico or along the California coast. Its bold, veined wings and strong flight pattern make it one of the most recognizable and studied butterfly species in the world.\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eIn contrast, Danaus gilippus, the queen butterfly, tends to have a more limited migratory range and inhabits warmer climates year-round, from the southern United States to South America. While also orange and black, the queen’s wings are darker and more uniformly colored, often with white spots scattered across the forewings and hindwings. Like the monarch, the queen butterfly uses milkweed as a host plant and is similarly toxic to predators. Both species play essential roles in their ecosystems as pollinators and as participants in mimicry complexes, in which other less harmful butterflies evolve to resemble them for protection. Though often overshadowed by the more famous monarch, the queen is a vital part of the vibrant tapestry of North and Central American butterfly fauna.\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":53221248008456,"sku":"INSECTRUMFRAMES161","price":47.03,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"WHITE FRAME \/ WITHOUT NAME TAG","offer_id":53221248041224,"sku":"INSECTRUMFRAMES162","price":47.03,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"BLACK FRAME \/ WITH NAME TAG","offer_id":53221248073992,"sku":"INSECTRUMFRAMES163","price":47.03,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"BLACK FRAME \/ WITHOUT NAME TAG","offer_id":53221248106760,"sku":"INSECTRUMFRAMES164","price":47.03,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1005\/4408\/6280\/files\/69caaf50648aace8fa3dc7d8.png?v=1774896306","url":"https:\/\/insectrumcompany.com\/products\/framed-queen-butterfly-taxidermy-entomology-gift-8x10","provider":"The Insectrum Company","version":"1.0","type":"link"}