{"product_id":"ornithoptera-victoriae-rubianus-pair-queen-victoria-birdwing-butterfly-entomology-gift-taxidermy-wall-decor-nature-art-ethically-rare","title":"Ornithoptera victoriae rubianus pair, queen victoria birdwing butterfly, entomology gift, taxidermy, wall decor, nature art, ethically rare","description":"Order limit: $250 (approx. £187) per transaction.\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eIf you'd like to purchase more, please place separate orders. I’ll happily refund any extra shipping costs.\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eOrnithoptera victoriae rubianus pair, Queen Victoria's Birdwing Butterfly, entomology gift, taxidermy, wall decor, nature art, ethically sourced, colourful butterflies, butterflies display\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThe Ornithoptera victoriae rubianus, or Queen Victoria’s birdwing, is a striking subspecies of butterfly known for its vibrant appearance. Males typically display iridescent green and black wings with bright yellow accents, while females are larger and have more subdued brown, black, and white colouring. The wingspan can reach up to 15 cm, making it one of the largest butterflies.\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThis butterfly is native to the Solomon Islands, specifically on islands like Bougainville and Buka. Its habitat includes tropical rainforests, where it feeds on nectar from flowers.\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThe species is named after Queen Victoria, reflecting the grandeur of the butterfly's appearance, and the genus Ornithoptera means \"bird-winged\" due to their bird-like flight.\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eA unique curiosity about Ornithoptera victoriae rubianus is its mutualistic relationship with specific ant species during its larval stage. The caterpillars secrete a sugary substance that attracts ants, which, in turn, protect them from predators and parasitoids. This symbiotic interaction helps the larvae survive in their rainforest habitats, where threats are abundant\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\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.\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 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\u003e\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\u003e\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\u003e\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","offer_id":53221194629384,"sku":"INSECTRUMFRAMES868","price":287.54,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"WHITE FRAME","offer_id":53222187925768,"sku":"INSECTRUMFRAMES869","price":287.54,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1005\/4408\/6280\/files\/697ddfe83641577d0ff0975f_79d51870-abfa-4632-9545-3ae99677fae2.png?v=1774645916","url":"https:\/\/insectrumcompany.com\/products\/ornithoptera-victoriae-rubianus-pair-queen-victoria-birdwing-butterfly-entomology-gift-taxidermy-wall-decor-nature-art-ethically-rare","provider":"The Insectrum Company","version":"1.0","type":"link"}