{"product_id":"papilio-desmondi-the-desmonds-green-banded-swallowtail-butterfly-from-africa-wall-decor-taxidermy-butterfly-entomology-present","title":"Papilio desmondi, the desmond's green-banded swallowtail, butterfly from africa, wall decor, taxidermy butterfly, entomology present","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\u003ePapilio desmondi, the Desmond's green-banded swallowtail, butterfly from Africa, wall decor, taxidermy butterfly, entomology present\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003ePapilio desmondi, commonly known as Desmond's Swallowtail, is a species of butterfly belonging to the Papilionidae family.\nThe Desmond's Swallowtail is native to parts of Africa, specifically found in the eastern regions of the continent. Its range includes countries like Kenya, Tanzania, and possibly neighbouring regions.\nThe male Desmond's Swallowtail typically has a wingspan of about 90 to 110 millimetres. The upper side of its wings is predominantly black with vibrant yellow markings. It has a distinctive pattern of stripes and spots, giving it a striking appearance.\nThe female tends to be larger than the male with a similar wing pattern but may have more subdued colours.\nThis species of butterfly can be found in a variety of habitats, including savannas, grasslands, and open woodlands. They are often seen in areas where their larval host plants are abundant.\nThe female butterfly lays eggs on specific host plants. The choice of host plant may vary by region and availability.\nThe caterpillar is typically green with white or yellow markings. It feeds on the leaves of its host plants.\nThe pupa is usually brown or green and is attached to a twig or leaf. It undergoes metamorphosis inside the chrysalis.\nThe adult butterfly emerges from the chrysalis after completing metamorphosis.\nAs adults, Desmond's Swallowtails feed on nectar from various flowering plants. They use their long proboscis to extract nectar.\nLike many butterflies, they engage in courtship behaviours before mating.\nDesmond's Swallowtail, like many butterflies, plays a role in ecosystems as a pollinator of flowering plants. They contribute to the reproduction of various plant species.\nOverall, Papilio desmondi is a visually striking butterfly species native to parts of eastern Africa. Its vibrant colouration and ecological role as a pollinator make it an interesting and important species within its native habitat.\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 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":"BLACK FRAME \/ WITH NAME TAG","offer_id":52887243391240,"sku":"INSECTRUMFRAMES909","price":38.12,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"BLACK FRAME \/ WITHOUT NAME TAG","offer_id":52887465263368,"sku":"INSECTRUMFRAMES910","price":38.12,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"WHITE FRAME \/ WITH NAME TAG","offer_id":52887465296136,"sku":"INSECTRUMFRAMES911","price":38.12,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"WHITE FRAME \/ WITHOUT NAME TAG","offer_id":52887465328904,"sku":"INSECTRUMFRAMES912","price":38.12,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1005\/4408\/6280\/files\/691d5c903ac8a39998678362.png?v=1773575867","url":"https:\/\/insectrumcompany.com\/products\/papilio-desmondi-the-desmonds-green-banded-swallowtail-butterfly-from-africa-wall-decor-taxidermy-butterfly-entomology-present","provider":"The Insectrum Company","version":"1.0","type":"link"}