{"product_id":"framed-taxidermy-butterfly-maenalis-mapwing-4x4","title":"Framed Taxidermy Butterfly, Maenalis Mapwing, 4x4","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\u003eCyrestis maenalis, Maenalis map-wing, butterfly from Philippines, taxidermy butterfly, frame 4\"x4\"\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eCyrestis maenalis, commonly known as the Maenalis Mapwing, is a striking butterfly belonging to the family Nymphalidae. Its most distinctive feature is the intricate, map-like pattern on its wings, composed of delicate lines and muted earth tones that give it a cartographic appearance—hence the name \"Mapwing.\" The wings are generally pale brown or cream-colored, overlaid with fine black lines and eye-catching shapes that serve as excellent camouflage against tree bark and leaf litter. Its relatively delicate build and elegant wing shape add to its visual appeal, making it a favorite among butterfly collectors and nature observers.\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThis species is distributed primarily in Southeast Asia, with confirmed records from Borneo, the Philippines, Sulawesi, and parts of the Indonesian archipelago, including the Moluccas. It inhabits tropical and subtropical forests, where it is typically found at low to mid elevations. Cyrestis maenalis prefers shady, humid environments and is often seen gliding slowly along forest paths or resting with wings spread on sunlit leaves. Its distribution overlaps with several congeners, and slight variations in pattern and size can be observed between populations, reflecting local adaptation or subspeciation.\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 \/ WITHOUT NAME TAG","offer_id":53221249581320,"sku":"INSECTRUMFRAMES201","price":21.16,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"BLACK FRAME \/ WITH NAME TAG","offer_id":53221249614088,"sku":"INSECTRUMFRAMES202","price":21.16,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"WHITE FRAME \/ WITHOUT NAME TAG","offer_id":53221249646856,"sku":"INSECTRUMFRAMES203","price":21.16,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"WHITE FRAME \/ WITH NAME TAG","offer_id":53221249679624,"sku":"INSECTRUMFRAMES204","price":21.16,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1005\/4408\/6280\/files\/691d54a83ac8a3999865a465.png?v=1773587159","url":"https:\/\/insectrumcompany.com\/products\/framed-taxidermy-butterfly-maenalis-mapwing-4x4","provider":"The Insectrum Company","version":"1.0","type":"link"}