{"product_id":"morpho-eugenia-male-eugene-morpho-taxidermy-butterfly-giant-iridescent-blue-butterfly-from-peru-framed-8-x-8","title":"Framed Taxidermy Butterfly, Giant Iridescent Blue Morpho Eugenia, 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\u003eMorpho eugenia male, Eugene morpho, taxidermy butterfly, giant iridescent blue butterfly from Peru, framed 8\" x 8\"\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eMorpho eugenia, commonly known as the Eugenia morpho, is a striking butterfly species belonging to the family Nymphalidae and subfamily Morphinae. It is renowned for its iridescent blue to violet upper wings, which shimmer in sunlight due to microscopic scales that reflect light. The undersides of the wings are brown with eyespots, providing camouflage against predators when the wings are closed. This combination of brilliant coloration and cryptic underside is characteristic of many Morpho butterflies, aiding in both mate attraction and predator avoidance. The species exhibits sexual dimorphism, with females typically being larger and less vividly colored than males.\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eMorpho eugenia is native to South America and is found primarily in the lowland rainforests of Peru. Its range may extend into neighboring countries such as Ecuador and Brazil, particularly in regions where continuous forest habitat exists. These butterflies are usually seen gliding slowly through the forest understory or along riverbanks and forest edges, often at low altitudes. Their flight is strong but graceful, making them a notable sight in their natural habitat. The caterpillars of Morpho eugenia feed on a variety of leguminous plants, contributing to their ecological role in tropical forest ecosystems.\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eWe firmly support the sustainable tropical butterfly collections as long as they take care of the conservation of the rainforest where they fly and the development of 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":"WHITE \/ YES","offer_id":52889781469448,"sku":"INSECTRUMFRAMES649","price":62.2,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"WHITE \/ NO","offer_id":52896553009416,"sku":"INSECTRUMFRAMES650","price":62.2,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"BLACK \/ YES","offer_id":52896553042184,"sku":"INSECTRUMFRAMES651","price":62.2,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"BLACK \/ NO","offer_id":52896553074952,"sku":"INSECTRUMFRAMES652","price":62.2,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1005\/4408\/6280\/files\/691d50b03ac8a3999864cd42_22ee43d0-8bb4-45ec-9465-f26f13e5a72d.png?v=1774645085","url":"https:\/\/insectrumcompany.com\/products\/morpho-eugenia-male-eugene-morpho-taxidermy-butterfly-giant-iridescent-blue-butterfly-from-peru-framed-8-x-8","provider":"The Insectrum Company","version":"1.0","type":"link"}