{"product_id":"papilio-epiphorbas-the-epiphorbas-swallowtail-butterfly-from-madagascar-wall-decor-taxidermy-butterfly-entomology-present-6x6","title":"Framed Madagascar Butterfly, Papilio epiphorbas, Taxidermy Wall Decor (6x6)","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 epiphorbas, the Epiphorbas Swallowtail, butterfly from Madagascar, wall decor, taxidermy butterfly, entomology present, 6x6\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003ePapilio epiphorbas, commonly known as the Epiphorbas Swallowtail, is a butterfly species belonging to the family Papilionidae. It is part of the larger Papilio oribazus species group, known for their striking wing patterns and relatively large size. The butterfly is characterized by dark brown to black wings adorned with pale yellow or cream markings and a series of submarginal spots, with subtle differences among subspecies. Males and females may differ slightly in coloration and pattern intensity, which is typical among swallowtails. Like many other Papilio species, its larvae often feed on citrus-related plants and other members of the Rutaceae family, camouflaging themselves against predators through mimicry and cryptic coloration.\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThe Epiphorbas Swallowtail is endemic to Madagascar and the Comoro Islands, where it inhabits forested areas and sometimes gardens or cultivated lands near woodlands. The species is distributed across multiple islands, including Grande Comore and Anjouan, with localized subspecies showing slight morphological variation. While it is not considered rare within its range, habitat loss through deforestation and human encroachment can affect its populations. Conservation awareness in Madagascar and surrounding islands is essential to ensure the protection of native butterflies like Papilio epiphorbas, which play a role in local ecosystems as pollinators and as part of the food chain.\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":52889769279752,"sku":"INSECTRUMFRAMES1230","price":35.96,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"BLACK FRAME \/ WITHOUT NAME TAG","offer_id":52889769312520,"sku":"INSECTRUMFRAMES1231","price":35.96,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"WHITE FRAME \/ WITH NAME TAG","offer_id":52889769345288,"sku":"INSECTRUMFRAMES1232","price":35.96,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"WHITE FRAME \/ WITHOUT NAME TAG","offer_id":52889769378056,"sku":"INSECTRUMFRAMES1233","price":35.96,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1005\/4408\/6280\/files\/691d62be3ac8a39998690375.png?v=1774643784","url":"https:\/\/insectrumcompany.com\/products\/papilio-epiphorbas-the-epiphorbas-swallowtail-butterfly-from-madagascar-wall-decor-taxidermy-butterfly-entomology-present-6x6","provider":"The Insectrum Company","version":"1.0","type":"link"}