{"product_id":"framed-white-morpho-butterfly-oaxaca-mexico-8x8-shadowbox","title":"Framed white morpho butterfly: oaxaca mexico, 8x8 shadowbox","description":"Order limit: $250 (approx. £187) per transaction.\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eIf you'd like to purchase more, please place separate orders. I’ll happily refund any extra shipping costs.\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eMorpho Polyphemus female - White Ghost Morpho Butterfly, a very large white butterfly from Oaxaca Mexico, frame 8\" x 8\"\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThe Morpho polyphemus, commonly known as the White Morpho, is a striking butterfly species belonging to the subfamily Morphinae in the family Nymphalidae. Unlike many of its vibrant blue relatives, this species is distinguished by its predominantly white wings, which may display a subtle iridescent sheen depending on the angle of the light. The underside of the wings is patterned with characteristic brown markings and several eye spots, which serve as camouflage and a defense mechanism against predators. The butterfly is named after Polyphemus, the cyclops from Greek mythology, in reference to these prominent eyespots.\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eIn terms of distribution, the White Morpho is found across a broad range of Central and South America. Its habitat stretches from Mexico down through Central America and into parts of the Amazon basin in countries such as Brazil, Peru, and Ecuador. It primarily inhabits tropical and subtropical forests, where it can often be seen gliding gracefully along forest edges, clearings, and riverbanks. The White Morpho plays an important role in local ecosystems, both as a pollinator and as part of the food chain, and its beauty makes it a popular subject for butterfly enthusiasts and collectors.\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\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.\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\u003e\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\u003e\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\u003e\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\u003e\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 \/ BLACK WITH NAME TAG","offer_id":53221195317512,"sku":"INSECTRUMFRAMES401","price":36.55,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"BLACK FRAME \/ WHITE WITH NAME TAG","offer_id":53404215083272,"sku":"INSECTRUMFRAMES402","price":36.55,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"BLACK FRAME \/ BLACK NO NAME TAG","offer_id":53404215116040,"sku":"INSECTRUMFRAMES403","price":36.55,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"BLACK FRAME \/ WHITE NO NAME TAG","offer_id":53404215148808,"sku":"INSECTRUMFRAMES404","price":36.55,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"WHITE FRAME \/ BLACK WITH NAME TAG","offer_id":53404215181576,"sku":"INSECTRUMFRAMES402","price":36.55,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"WHITE FRAME \/ WHITE WITH NAME TAG","offer_id":53404215214344,"sku":"INSECTRUMFRAMES406","price":36.55,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"WHITE FRAME \/ BLACK NO NAME TAG","offer_id":53404215247112,"sku":"INSECTRUMFRAMES404","price":36.55,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"WHITE FRAME \/ WHITE NO NAME TAG","offer_id":53404215279880,"sku":"INSECTRUMFRAMES408","price":36.55,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1005\/4408\/6280\/files\/69cab524648aace8fa3e7dab.png?v=1774895530","url":"https:\/\/insectrumcompany.com\/products\/framed-white-morpho-butterfly-oaxaca-mexico-8x8-shadowbox","provider":"The Insectrum Company","version":"1.0","type":"link"}