{"product_id":"framed-yellow-gorgon-butterfly-taxidermy-nature-wall-art-6x6","title":"Framed Yellow Gorgon Butterfly Taxidermy, Nature Wall Art (6x6)","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\u003eMeandrusa lachinus, the Yellow Gorgon, framed butterfly, taxidermy butterfly, wall decor, entomology present, nature art, home decor, 6x6\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eMeandrusa lachinus, commonly known as the Yellow Gorgon, is a striking butterfly species belonging to the family Papilionidae. This elegant swallowtail is recognized for its soft yellow to ochre coloration, long tails, and distinctive patterning that mimics dead leaves—an excellent camouflage adaptation. Males and females differ slightly in coloration, with females typically paler and larger. The hindwings have long, tapering tails and a series of subtle markings along the margins, which contribute to their leaf-like appearance when at rest with wings closed.\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThis species is distributed throughout parts of Southeast Asia, including southern China, Vietnam, Laos, and parts of Thailand. It favors forested habitats, especially subtropical and tropical montane forests, where it can be found gliding gracefully through the undergrowth or resting among foliage. The Yellow Gorgon is not considered common and is often seen only sporadically, which adds to its mystique among butterfly collectors and lepidopterists. Its life cycle and host plants are still being studied, but like many Papilionids, it is presumed to have a close relationship with specific food plants within the Lauraceae or Rutaceae families.\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":"WHITE FRAME \/ WITH NAME TAG","offer_id":53221653119240,"sku":"INSECTRUMFRAMES1672","price":34.65,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"WHITE FRAME \/ WITHOUT NAME TAG","offer_id":53221653152008,"sku":"INSECTRUMFRAMES1673","price":34.65,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"BLACK FRAME \/ WITH NAME TAG","offer_id":53221653184776,"sku":"INSECTRUMFRAMES1674","price":34.65,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"BLACK FRAME \/ WITHOUT NAME TAG","offer_id":53221653217544,"sku":"INSECTRUMFRAMES1675","price":34.65,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1005\/4408\/6280\/files\/691d63433ac8a399986913a9_8a622976-efab-494e-9486-71083afe11bd.png?v=1774645467","url":"https:\/\/insectrumcompany.com\/products\/framed-yellow-gorgon-butterfly-taxidermy-nature-wall-art-6x6","provider":"The Insectrum Company","version":"1.0","type":"link"}