{"product_id":"framed-viceroy-butterfly-taxidermy-ethically-sourced-entomology-wall-art","title":"Framed viceroy butterfly taxidermy: ethically sourced entomology wall art","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\u003eLimenitis archippus, The viceroy, taxidermy butterfly, entomology gift, nature art, wall decor, framed butterfly, ethically sourced, bug collection.\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThe Viceroy butterfly (Limenitis archippus hoffmanni) is a striking species that closely mimics the Monarch butterfly in appearance. It has bright orange wings with black veins, bordered by black bands adorned with white spots. A key feature distinguishing the Viceroy from the Monarch is a horizontal black line crossing the hind wings.\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThis butterfly is found across North America, from southern Canada through the United States and into northern Mexico. It favours wetland habitats, including marshes and the edges of lakes and rivers.\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThe name “Viceroy” refers to its role as a mimic of the \"Monarch,\" borrowing the regal title to signify its resemblance. This mimicry serves as a defense mechanism, as predators avoid it thinking it's as toxic as the Monarch.\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eA fascinating curiosity is that while the Monarch's toxicity comes from milkweed, the Viceroy gains its own bitter taste from willow leaves, its primary host plant.\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eWe firmly support sustainable tropical butterfly collections as long as they protect the rainforest where they fly and develop responsible, conscious trading.\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThis 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":52889796641032,"sku":"INSECTRUMFRAMES1255","price":47.14,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"WHITE FRAME \/ WITHOUT NAME TAG","offer_id":52889796673800,"sku":"INSECTRUMFRAMES1256","price":47.14,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"BLACK FRAME \/ WITH NAME TAG","offer_id":52889796706568,"sku":"INSECTRUMFRAMES1257","price":47.14,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"BLACK FRAME \/ WITHOUT NAME TAG","offer_id":52889796739336,"sku":"INSECTRUMFRAMES1258","price":47.14,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1005\/4408\/6280\/files\/691d64403ac8a39998693c13.png?v=1780516856","url":"https:\/\/insectrumcompany.com\/products\/framed-viceroy-butterfly-taxidermy-ethically-sourced-entomology-wall-art","provider":"The Insectrum Company","version":"1.0","type":"link"}