{"product_id":"framed-white-ghost-cicada-ayuthia-spectabile-malaysia-taxidermy-black-bacground-8x8-nature-art","title":"Framed white ghost cicada - Ayuthia spectabile, Malaysia Taxidermy black bacground 8x8 Nature 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\u003eFramed white ghost cicada - Ayuthia spectabile, Malaysia Taxidermy black bacground 8x8 Nature Art\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eAyuthia spectabile, the sole species in the monotypic genus Ayuthia, is a strikingly beautiful insect most commonly known as the white ghost cicada or milky cicada. First described by entomologist William Lucas Distant in 1919, this unique creature is celebrated for its ethereal, translucent white wings that resemble frosted glass and feature faint undertones of pale turquoise or green-blue at the base. Unlike most typical dark-toned cicadas, its pale body and wings provide excellent camouflage against light-coloured tree bark. Despite its delicate, fairy-like appearance, males are capable of producing an exceptionally loud, piercing mating call that can reverberate through the forest for up to 400 metres.\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eGeographically, this species is restricted to Southeast Asia, where it thrives in dense, humid rainforest environments. Its documented distribution primarily spans across Thailand, Malaysia, and Vietnam. In these native habitats, both the adults and larvae sustain themselves on fluids, tapping into tree trunks and roots to feed on nutrient-rich sap and xylem. The white ghost cicada holds particular ecological and cultural significance in Thailand, where its seasonal emergence historically signals the arrival of the annual rainy season, leading the Thai government to designate it as a protected species to ensure its conservation\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eWe firmly support the sustainable tropical butterfly collections as long as they take care of the conservation of the rainforest where they fly and the development of 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":"The Insectrum Company","offers":[{"title":"WHITE FRAME","offer_id":58009698828552,"sku":"INSECTRUMFRAMES1815q","price":62.88,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"BLACK FRAME","offer_id":58009699090696,"sku":"INSECTRUMFRAMES1816w","price":62.88,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1005\/4408\/6280\/files\/6a2c495b110a6bcbc40f3395.png?v=1781287751","url":"https:\/\/insectrumcompany.com\/products\/framed-white-ghost-cicada-ayuthia-spectabile-malaysia-taxidermy-black-bacground-8x8-nature-art","provider":"The Insectrum Company","version":"1.0","type":"link"}