{"product_id":"graphium-androcles-androcles-swallowtail-wall-decor-ethically-sourced-nature-art-taxidermy-8x8","title":"Graphium androcles, Androcles Swallowtail, wall decor, ethically sourced, nature art, taxidermy, 8x8","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\u003eGraphium androcles, Androcles Swallowtail, wall decor, ethically sourced, nature art, taxidermy, 8x8\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eGraphium androcles, commonly known as the Androcles Swallowtail, is a striking butterfly belonging to the family Papilionidae. This species is notable for its delicate greenish-blue wings marked with black lines and distinctive tail-like extensions on the hindwings, characteristic of many swallowtails. Its morphology allows it to blend into forested environments, providing camouflage against predators. Like other members of the genus Graphium, G. androcles exhibits rapid and agile flight patterns, often seen gliding near flowering plants where it feeds on nectar. The butterfly plays a role in pollination within its ecosystem and is often admired for its aesthetic appeal by lepidopterists and butterfly enthusiasts.\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eIn terms of distribution, Graphium androcles is primarily found in Southeast Asia, with confirmed populations in regions of Indonesia, particularly the islands of Sulawesi and surrounding areas. It tends to inhabit tropical and subtropical forests, favouring areas with dense vegetation and abundant host plants for its larvae. The species’ limited range makes it susceptible to habitat loss due to deforestation and land conversion, which has raised concerns among conservationists. Despite these challenges, the Androcles Swallowtail remains a subject of ecological and taxonomic interest due to its unique coloration, behavior, and the relatively restricted area in which it occurs.\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.\nPlease 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":"WHITE FRAME \/ WITH NAME TAG","offer_id":53313314652424,"sku":"INSECTRUMFRAMES2958","price":36.97,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"WHITE FRAME \/ WITHOUT NAME TAG","offer_id":53780917747976,"sku":"INSECTRUMFRAMES2959","price":36.97,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"BLACK FRAME \/ WITH NAME TAG","offer_id":53780917780744,"sku":"INSECTRUMFRAMES2960","price":36.97,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"BLACK FRAME \/ WITHOUT NAME TAG","offer_id":53780917813512,"sku":"INSECTRUMFRAMES2961","price":36.97,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1005\/4408\/6280\/files\/699062dddedd44484b302b4e.png?v=1773582707","url":"https:\/\/insectrumcompany.com\/products\/graphium-androcles-androcles-swallowtail-wall-decor-ethically-sourced-nature-art-taxidermy-8x8","provider":"The Insectrum Company","version":"1.0","type":"link"}