{"product_id":"framed-red-flasher-butterfly-taxidermy-ethically-sourced-entomology-6x6","title":"Framed Red Flasher Butterfly Taxidermy, Ethically Sourced Entomology, 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\u003ePanacea prola amazonica male, the Red Flasher Butterfly from Peru, wall decor, entomology, taxidermy bug, ethically sourced, frame 6\"x6\"\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThe Panacea prola amazonica, a subspecies of the Panacea prola butterfly—commonly known as the red flasher or prola beauty—is a striking inhabitant of the Amazonian rainforests, particularly in Peru and Ecuador. This medium-sized butterfly, with a wingspan ranging from 65 to 75 mm, is renowned for its vivid coloration. The upper side of its wings displays iridescent blues and greens, while the underside of the hindwings is a brilliant, unmarked red, creating a dramatic flash of color when in flight. This vibrant appearance, coupled with its swift and agile flight patterns, makes it a captivating sight in its natural habitat.\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eBeyond its visual appeal, Panacea prola amazonica exhibits intriguing ecological behaviors. It is a strong flier, often navigating the forest canopy but also descending to the understory to feed on rotting fruits and to extract moisture and salts from damp soil—a behavior known as mud-puddling. The species demonstrates sexual dimorphism; females are generally larger and possess more pronounced markings on the undersides of their wings compared to males. Additionally, both sexes have a pair of highly modified, brush-like forelegs used to assess the suitability of host plants for oviposition. Notably, Panacea prola amazonica has been observed engaging in migratory behavior, with mass movements documented in the Amazon Basin, indicating a complex interaction with its environment and a potential response to seasonal changes.\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":"White frame \/ WITHOUT NAME TAG","offer_id":53221252268296,"sku":"INSECTRUMFRAMES249","price":35.27,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"White frame \/ WITH NAME TAG","offer_id":53221252301064,"sku":"INSECTRUMFRAMES250","price":35.27,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Black frame \/ WITHOUT NAME TAG","offer_id":53221252333832,"sku":"INSECTRUMFRAMES251","price":35.27,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Black frame \/ WITH NAME TAG","offer_id":53221252366600,"sku":"INSECTRUMFRAMES252","price":35.27,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1005\/4408\/6280\/files\/691d55443ac8a3999865b60b_90ebc74c-6757-46b5-bf62-8b93441307ec.png?v=1773173088","url":"https:\/\/insectrumcompany.com\/products\/framed-red-flasher-butterfly-taxidermy-ethically-sourced-entomology-6x6","provider":"The Insectrum Company","version":"1.0","type":"link"}