{"product_id":"microstigma-rotundatum-helicopter-damselfly-damselfly-display-entomology-gift-ethically-sourced-taxidermy-bug-collection-8x8","title":"Microstigma rotundatum,  helicopter damselfly, damselfly display, entomology gift, ethically sourced, taxidermy, bug collection, 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\u003eMicrostigma rotundatum, Helicopter Damselfly, damselfly display, entomology gift, ethically sourced, taxidermy, bug collection, 8x8\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThe Microstigma rotundatum, commonly known as the Helicopter Damselfly, is a large and striking species of damselfly belonging to the family Pseudostigmatidae. Notable for its slender body and long, narrow wings, this species is adapted for slow, hovering flight—hence the common name. Males and females exhibit a metallic green or bronze sheen on the thorax with dark, translucent wings that can span up to 15 cm. Their distinctive flight behavior and large size make them unique among damselflies, especially as they feed on web-building spiders by plucking them directly from their webs.\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eMicrostigma rotundatum is distributed across lowland tropical forests of South America, including Peru, where it is typically found in Amazonian rainforest regions. It favors humid, shaded environments near slow-moving streams and swampy areas, often in dense primary forest. Its presence indicates a healthy ecosystem, as it requires intact forest canopies and abundant insect prey. The species' wide but patchy distribution includes countries like Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, and Bolivia, making it a remarkable representative of South American Odonata biodiversity.\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":52889781338376,"sku":"INSECTRUMFRAMES653","price":36.66,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"WHITE FRAME \/ WITHOUT NAME TAG","offer_id":52889781371144,"sku":"INSECTRUMFRAMES654","price":36.66,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"BLACK FRAME \/ WITH NAME TAG","offer_id":52889781403912,"sku":"INSECTRUMFRAMES655","price":36.66,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"BLACK FRAME \/ WITHOUT NAME TAG","offer_id":52889781436680,"sku":"INSECTRUMFRAMES656","price":36.66,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1005\/4408\/6280\/files\/69a22bcb0b9b45771c5e0890.png?v=1778355725","url":"https:\/\/insectrumcompany.com\/products\/microstigma-rotundatum-helicopter-damselfly-damselfly-display-entomology-gift-ethically-sourced-taxidermy-bug-collection-8x8","provider":"The Insectrum Company","version":"1.0","type":"link"}