{"product_id":"papilio-victorinus-victorine-swallowtail-black-butterfly-from-veracruz-mexico-frame-6-x-6","title":"Papilio victorinus, victorine swallowtail , black butterfly from veracruz, mexico, frame 6\" x 6\"","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 victorinus, Victorine Swallowtail , black butterfly from Veracruz, Mexico, frame 6\" X 6\"\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003ePapilio victorinus, commonly known as the Victorine Swallowtail, is a striking butterfly belonging to the family Papilionidae. Native to parts of Central and South America, its distribution spans from southern Mexico through Central America and into Colombia and Ecuador. It inhabits tropical and subtropical forests, often seen fluttering along forest edges and clearings. What makes this species especially captivating is its vivid coloration and distinctive wing shape—deep black wings with iridescent blue to purple bands and long, elegant tails typical of many swallowtails. Males are especially eye-catching, frequently seen patrolling territories or mud-puddling in groups.\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThis species is part of the Papilio zagreus group and is known for its mimicry and striking contrast in patterning, which helps deter predators. The Victorine Swallowtail plays a role in local ecosystems not only as a pollinator but also as part of complex mimicry rings with other Lepidoptera. Despite its visual appeal, it is not among the most commonly seen in the wild due to its preference for dense forest environments. While not currently considered endangered, its habitat is increasingly threatened by deforestation, making habitat conservation important for its continued survival.\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":"BLACK FRAME \/ WITH LABEL","offer_id":52887239033096,"sku":"INSECTRUMFRAMES855","price":23.57,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"BLACK FRAME \/ WITHOUT LABEL","offer_id":52887239065864,"sku":"INSECTRUMFRAMES856","price":23.57,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"WHITE FRAME \/ WITH LABEL","offer_id":52887239098632,"sku":"INSECTRUMFRAMES857","price":23.57,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"WHITE FRAME \/ WITHOUT LABEL","offer_id":52887239131400,"sku":"INSECTRUMFRAMES858","price":23.57,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1005\/4408\/6280\/files\/691d5c493ac8a399986770e7.png?v=1773573944","url":"https:\/\/insectrumcompany.com\/products\/papilio-victorinus-victorine-swallowtail-black-butterfly-from-veracruz-mexico-frame-6-x-6","provider":"The Insectrum Company","version":"1.0","type":"link"}