{"product_id":"framed-tiger-longwings-butterfly-set-entomology-display-8x10","title":"Framed tiger longwings butterfly set: entomology display (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\u003eTiger longwings butterflies set, Actinote negra, A. alcione, Eucheira socialis, Actinote guatemalena, entomology present, frame 8\" x 10\"\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThe genus Actinote belongs to the subfamily Heliconiinae within the family Nymphalidae, and includes a group of butterflies commonly referred to as tiger longwings due to their elongated wings and bold, tiger-like coloration. Native primarily to Central and South America, these butterflies are particularly well-represented in countries such as Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru. They are usually found in tropical and subtropical forested regions, often flying in open clearings, forest edges, or near streams. Their wings are generally marked with a combination of orange, black, and white patterns, which act as aposematic signals warning predators of their distastefulness—thanks to the toxic compounds they accumulate from their host plants, usually from the family Asteraceae.\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eActinote butterflies exhibit a high degree of variation, both between species and within populations, which has made their taxonomy somewhat complex. Some species also display mimicry, resembling other unpalatable butterflies to enhance their defense strategies. Their life cycles and host plant preferences vary, but the larvae are typically gregarious in early stages and feed on herbaceous plants. These butterflies are of interest not only to entomologists but also to collectors and ecological researchers, as they play a role in studies of mimicry, speciation, and forest biodiversity. Despite their vivid appearance and ecological importance, habitat destruction continues to pose a threat to some populations in the wild.\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":52887741071624,"sku":"INSECTRUMFRAMES1090","price":67.36,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"BLACK FRAME \/ WITHOUT NAME TAG","offer_id":52896764821768,"sku":"INSECTRUMFRAMES1091","price":67.36,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"WHITE FRAME \/ WITH NAME TAG","offer_id":52896764854536,"sku":"INSECTRUMFRAMES1092","price":67.36,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"WHITE FRAME \/ WITHOUT NAME TAG","offer_id":52896764887304,"sku":"INSECTRUMFRAMES1093","price":67.36,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1005\/4408\/6280\/files\/691d5eb33ac8a3999867fc8b.png?v=1773571088","url":"https:\/\/insectrumcompany.com\/products\/framed-tiger-longwings-butterfly-set-entomology-display-8x10","provider":"The Insectrum Company","version":"1.0","type":"link"}