{"product_id":"polybothris-grandidieri-grandidier-jewel-beetle-entomology-present-frame-6x6","title":"Polybothris grandidieri, Grandidier jewel beetle, entomology present, frame 6\"x6\"","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\u003ePolybothris grandidieri, Grandidier jewel beetle, framed beetle, taxidermy beetle, wall decor, entomology present, frame 6\"x6\"\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003ePolybothris grandidieri, commonly known as the Grandidier jewel beetle, is a striking species of jewel beetle in the family Buprestidae. It is recognized for its elongated body and brilliant metallic coloration that often displays shades of green bronze and copper with intricate reflective patterns on the hardened wing covers. Like many jewel beetles, its body surface appears highly polished and iridescent under light, a feature that contributes to its name. Adults typically have a streamlined shape and fine sculpturing across the elytra, which helps distinguish members of the genus Polybothris, a group famous for some of the most visually impressive beetles in the world.\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThis species is endemic to Madagascar, an island well known for its exceptional biodiversity and high number of unique insect species. Within Madagascar it inhabits forested regions where larvae develop in wood or under bark, as is typical for jewel beetles. The restricted distribution of Polybothris grandidieri reflects the island’s long geographic isolation, which has allowed many specialized insects to evolve. Because of its brilliant coloration and rarity, the species is also known among entomologists and collectors as one of the notable metallic beetles native to Madagascar.\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 to contribute to understanding and treasuring those species.\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003ePlease consider that the specimen 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":"The Insectrum Company","offers":[{"title":"WHITE FRAME \/ WITH NAME TAG","offer_id":53795591586056,"sku":"INSECTRUMFRAMES20699","price":27.55,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"WHITE FRAME \/ WITHOUT NAME TAG","offer_id":53795593257224,"sku":"INSECTRUMFRAMES207010","price":27.55,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"BLACK FRAME \/ WITH NAME TAG","offer_id":53795593289992,"sku":"INSECTRUMFRAMES207111","price":27.55,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"BLACK FRAME \/ WITHOUT NAME TAG","offer_id":53795593322760,"sku":"INSECTRUMFRAMES207212","price":27.55,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1005\/4408\/6280\/files\/69b65fcd28d681d17b1d9bee.png?v=1773594312","url":"https:\/\/insectrumcompany.com\/products\/polybothris-grandidieri-grandidier-jewel-beetle-entomology-present-frame-6x6","provider":"The Insectrum Company","version":"1.0","type":"link"}