{"product_id":"heliconius-hortense-the-mexican-longwing-butterfly-wall-decor-taxidermy-gift-entomology-present-frame-6-x-6","title":"Heliconius hortense,  the mexican longwing butterfly, wall decor, taxidermy gift, entomology present, frame 6\" x 6\"","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\u003eHeliconius hortense, the Mexican Longwing butterfly, wall decor, taxidermy gift, entomology present, frame 6\" x 6\"\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eHeliconius hortense, commonly known as the Mexican longwing or Hortense longwing, is a striking butterfly species belonging to the family Nymphalidae and subfamily Heliconiinae. It is easily recognized by its long, narrow wings and vivid black wings adorned with contrasting white or pale yellow bands across the forewings, while the hindwings often display a rich blue or bluish-black sheen. The underside of the wings mimics the top side with a more muted palette, aiding in camouflage when the butterfly is at rest. Like other Heliconius species, H. hortense is involved in Müllerian mimicry, where several unpalatable species evolve to resemble each other for mutual protection against predators.\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThis species is distributed from Mexico through Central America and into northwestern South America, including parts of Colombia and Ecuador. It is typically found in tropical and subtropical forests, where it frequents forest edges, clearings, and trails. Heliconius hortense is notable for its complex behaviors, including pollen feeding—an unusual trait among butterflies that provides them with amino acids, contributing to their relatively long lifespan. The butterfly plays a vital role in the ecosystems it inhabits, not just as a pollinator, but also as a model species in the study of mimicry, speciation, and evolutionary biology.\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\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":"BLACK FRAME \/ WITH NAME TAG","offer_id":52887227990280,"sku":"INSECTRUMFRAMES569","price":27.59,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"BLACK FRAME \/ WITHOUT NAME TAG","offer_id":52887228023048,"sku":"INSECTRUMFRAMES570","price":27.59,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"WHITE FRAME \/ WITH NAME TAG","offer_id":52887228055816,"sku":"INSECTRUMFRAMES571","price":27.59,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"WHITE FRAME \/ WITHOUT NAME TAG","offer_id":52887228088584,"sku":"INSECTRUMFRAMES572","price":27.59,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1005\/4408\/6280\/files\/691d59123ac8a3999866a78c.png?v=1773581598","url":"https:\/\/insectrumcompany.com\/products\/heliconius-hortense-the-mexican-longwing-butterfly-wall-decor-taxidermy-gift-entomology-present-frame-6-x-6","provider":"The Insectrum Company","version":"1.0","type":"link"}