{"product_id":"giant-leaf-katydid-framed-specimen-rare-insect-shadowbox-art-8x10-mexico-yellow-form","title":"Giant leaf katydid framed specimen: rare insect shadowbox art (8x10 mexico yellow form)","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\u003eAnommatoptera ingens (yellow form) , giant leaf katydid, open wings, katydids, bush cricket, Rare and Leaf-like katydid from Mexico 8\" x 10\"\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eAnommatoptera ingens, commonly known as the giant leaf katydid, is a large, leaf-mimicking insect belonging to the family Tettigoniidae. This species is notable for its impressive size and striking resemblance to foliage, an adaptation that offers excellent camouflage from predators. Like other katydids, A. ingens has long, slender antennae and powerful hind legs suited for jumping. Its wings are veined and green, closely resembling leaves, which aids in its concealment within dense vegetation. The males produce loud, rhythmic calls at night by rubbing their wings together, a process known as stridulation, to attract females.\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThe giant katydid Anommatoptera ingens is native to parts of South America, with its distribution primarily concentrated in tropical rainforest regions. While specific country-level records are limited, it is typically associated with lowland forest ecosystems where dense foliage provides the ideal habitat for both feeding and hiding. Its presence in biodiverse areas suggests a role in local food webs, both as a herbivore and as prey for larger insectivores. Despite its size and distinctive appearance, A. ingens remains relatively elusive due to its nocturnal habits and highly effective camouflage.\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":"INSECTRUM","offers":[{"title":"BLACK FRAME \/ WITH NAME TAG","offer_id":53221259247880,"sku":"INSECTRUMFRAMES564","price":69.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"BLACK FRAME \/ WITHOUT NAME TAG","offer_id":53221259280648,"sku":"INSECTRUMFRAMES565","price":69.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"WHITE FRAME \/ WITH NAME TAG","offer_id":53221259313416,"sku":"INSECTRUMFRAMES566","price":69.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"WHITE FRAME \/ WITHOUT NAME TAG","offer_id":53221259346184,"sku":"INSECTRUMFRAMES567","price":69.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1005\/4408\/6280\/files\/691d4f163ac8a399986482b2.png?v=1774892750","url":"https:\/\/insectrumcompany.com\/products\/giant-leaf-katydid-framed-specimen-rare-insect-shadowbox-art-8x10-mexico-yellow-form","provider":"The Insectrum Company","version":"1.0","type":"link"}