{"product_id":"libytheana-carinenta-mexicana-the-mexican-snout-butterfly-taxidermy-butterfly-framed-butterfly-entomology-gift-winged-beauty-frame-4x4","title":"Framed Mexican Snout Butterfly Taxidermy Display, Entomology Gift","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\u003eLibytheana carinenta mexicana, the Mexican Snout Butterfly, taxidermy butterfly, framed butterfly, entomology gift, winged beauty, frame 4x4\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eLibytheana carinenta mexicana, commonly known as the Mexican Snout Butterfly, is a subspecies of the American Snout (Libytheana carinenta), a unique member of the family Nymphalidae and subfamily Libytheinae. This butterfly is easily recognized by its elongated labial palps, which resemble a “snout” extending from the head, and its cryptic brown and orange wing coloration that provides excellent camouflage against tree bark and dry foliage. Adults are known for their erratic, fluttery flight and are often observed near host plants such as hackberry trees (Celtis spp.), where females lay their eggs and larvae feed.\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThe subspecies mexicana is primarily found in Mexico and parts of Central America, with its range extending into the southern United States, particularly Texas. It thrives in dry, open habitats such as scrublands, forest edges, and urban gardens. One of the most remarkable features of this butterfly is its migratory behavior—under the right climatic and ecological conditions, Libytheana carinenta mexicana can appear in large migratory swarms, especially following rains that stimulate the growth of its larval host plants. These mass movements are often mistaken for those of more famous migratory species, such as monarchs, and highlight the adaptability and ecological role of this distinctive butterfly.\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 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":"WITH NAME TAG \/ BLACK FRAME","offer_id":52889786024200,"sku":"INSECTRUMFRAMES121","price":23.18,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"WITH NAME TAG \/ WHITE FRAME","offer_id":52889786056968,"sku":"INSECTRUMFRAMES122","price":23.18,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"WITHOUT NAME TAG \/ BLACK FRAME","offer_id":52889786089736,"sku":"INSECTRUMFRAMES123","price":23.18,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"WITHOUT NAME TAG \/ WHITE FRAME","offer_id":52889786122504,"sku":"INSECTRUMFRAMES124","price":23.18,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1005\/4408\/6280\/files\/691d537a3ac8a39998658641_dbf66d4a-8a97-488c-986e-0c2c2ce7a5ad.png?v=1773587348","url":"https:\/\/insectrumcompany.com\/products\/libytheana-carinenta-mexicana-the-mexican-snout-butterfly-taxidermy-butterfly-framed-butterfly-entomology-gift-winged-beauty-frame-4x4","provider":"The Insectrum Company","version":"1.0","type":"link"}