{"product_id":"framed-walkers-sphinx-moth-ethically-sourced-entomology-display","title":"Framed walker's sphinx moth: ethically sourced entomology display","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\u003eAmphimoea walkeri, Sphingidae, rare specimen, Walker's sphinx moth, display, entomology gift, ethically sourced, taxidermy, bug collection\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThe Amphimoea walkeri, commonly known as Walker's sphinx moth, is a striking species within the Sphingidae family. It is known for its impressive size, with a wingspan that can reach up to 18 cm (7 inches), making it one of the largest moths in the Americas. Its forewings are long and slender, marked by greyish-brown hues with darker streaks, while its hindwings are lighter, sometimes displaying pinkish tones near the body. The moth has a robust body with long antennae characteristic of sphinx moths.\nNative to the Americas, Amphimoea walkeri is found from Mexico to northern South America, with occasional sightings in the southern U.S. Its name honours the British entomologist Francis Walker, who first described it in 1856.\nA fascinating fact about this moth is its ability to hover like a hummingbird while feeding on nectar, using its long proboscis to access deep flowers, a behaviour that often leads to mistaken identity.\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 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":"WITH NAME TAG \/ WHITE FRAME","offer_id":52889781829896,"sku":"INSECTRUMFRAMES608","price":40.44,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"WITH NAME TAG \/ BLACK FRAME","offer_id":52896548225288,"sku":"INSECTRUMFRAMES609","price":40.44,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"WITHOUT NAME TAG \/ WHITE FRAME","offer_id":52896548258056,"sku":"INSECTRUMFRAMES610","price":40.44,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"WITHOUT NAME TAG \/ BLACK FRAME","offer_id":52896548290824,"sku":"INSECTRUMFRAMES611","price":40.44,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1005\/4408\/6280\/files\/691d50c33ac8a3999864d261_b1431cc2-8998-4635-b36e-938652deec61.png?v=1774645107","url":"https:\/\/insectrumcompany.com\/products\/framed-walkers-sphinx-moth-ethically-sourced-entomology-display","provider":"The Insectrum Company","version":"1.0","type":"link"}