{"product_id":"framed-split-banded-owlet-butterfly-taxidermy-entomology-gift-6x6","title":"Framed Split-banded Owlet Butterfly, Taxidermy Entomology Gift (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\u003eOpsiphanes cassina fabricci, Split-banded owlet, taxidermy butterfly, brown butterfly from Guyana, framed butterfly, entomology gift\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThe Split-banded Owlet Butterfly (Opsiphanes cassina) is a striking insect native to Central and South America. With a wingspan of 5 to 7 centimetres, it boasts a captivating appearance. Its upper wings are a deep velvety brown, adorned with a series of white spots, while the forewings exhibit a prominent white band. The hindwings feature a similar pattern, rimmed with a vivid orange border. What distinguishes this butterfly is a distinctive black crest on its thorax, giving it an intriguing allure.\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThese butterflies are typically found in tropical and subtropical forests, favouring areas with dense vegetation and often inhabiting the canopy. During daylight hours, they are active and agile fliers. Their life cycle adheres to the standard four-stage metamorphosis: egg, larva (caterpillar), pupa (chrysalis), and adult. Caterpillars of this species primarily feed on plants within the grass family (Poaceae). As pollinators, Split-banded Owlet Butterflies play a crucial role in their ecosystem, contributing to the reproduction of various flowering plants.\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":"The Insectrum Company","offers":[{"title":"BLACK FRAME \/ WITH NAME TAG","offer_id":56502088630536,"sku":"INSECTRUMFRAMES2678","price":30.05,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"BLACK FRAME \/ WITHOUT NAME TAG","offer_id":56502088663304,"sku":"INSECTRUMFRAMES2679","price":30.05,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"WHITE FRAME \/ WITH NAME TAG","offer_id":56502088696072,"sku":"INSECTRUMFRAMES2680","price":30.05,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"WHITE FRAME \/ WITHOUT NAME TAG","offer_id":56502088728840,"sku":"INSECTRUMFRAMES2681","price":30.05,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1005\/4408\/6280\/files\/69d04bdfdfcbab8a6389be2c.png?v=1775795982","url":"https:\/\/insectrumcompany.com\/products\/framed-split-banded-owlet-butterfly-taxidermy-entomology-gift-6x6","provider":"The Insectrum Company","version":"1.0","type":"link"}