{"product_id":"methona-confusa-the-confused-tigerwing-wall-decor-taxidermy-gift-entomology-present-frame-6-x-6","title":"Methona confusa, the confused tigerwing, 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\u003eMethona confusa, the Confused Tigerwing, wall decor, taxidermy gift, entomology present, frame 6\" x 6\"\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThe Methona confusa, commonly referred to as the Confused Tigerwing, is a striking species of butterfly belonging to the subfamily Danainae in the family Nymphalidae. This butterfly is known for its semi-transparent wings, often adorned with intricate black veining and soft yellow or orange hues along the edges, giving it a delicate yet exotic appearance. Its see-through wings are a form of mimicry, helping it to blend in among toxic species and avoid predators. Methona confusa is also part of a mimicry complex with other Ithomiini butterflies, which often share similar transparent or smoky wing patterns to deter predation through their association with unpalatability.\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eNative to South America, Methona confusa is predominantly found in Colombia, Ecuador, and parts of Peru, where it thrives in tropical and subtropical forests, particularly in lower elevations and edge habitats. These butterflies are frequently spotted fluttering gracefully near forest clearings or along trails, feeding on nectar from a variety of flowering plants. Their larvae typically feed on plants from the Solanaceae family, which includes toxic species, thus providing chemical protection that the adults carry into maturity. Methona confusa’s ethereal appearance and ecological role make it a fascinating subject for both researchers and butterfly enthusiasts.\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":"BLACK FRAME \/ WITH NAME TAG","offer_id":52887742185736,"sku":"INSECTRUMFRAMES1588","price":32.15,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"BLACK FRAME \/ WITHOUT NAME TAG","offer_id":52889791234312,"sku":"INSECTRUMFRAMES1589","price":32.15,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"WHITE FRAME \/ WITH NAME TAG","offer_id":52889791267080,"sku":"INSECTRUMFRAMES1590","price":32.15,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"WHITE FRAME \/ WITHOUT NAME TAG","offer_id":52889791299848,"sku":"INSECTRUMFRAMES1591","price":32.15,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1005\/4408\/6280\/files\/691d5f1a3ac8a3999868107a.png?v=1774643721","url":"https:\/\/insectrumcompany.com\/products\/methona-confusa-the-confused-tigerwing-wall-decor-taxidermy-gift-entomology-present-frame-6-x-6","provider":"The Insectrum Company","version":"1.0","type":"link"}