{"product_id":"tiger-leafwing-taxidermy-framed-butterfly-display-8x10","title":"Tiger Leafwing Taxidermy, Framed Butterfly Display (8x10)","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\u003eConsul fabius cecrops set, the Tiger Leafwing taxidermy gift, entomology present, wall decor, frame 8\" x 10\"\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eConsul fabius cecrops, commonly known as the Tiger Leafwing, is a vividly patterned butterfly belonging to the subfamily Charaxinae within the family Nymphalidae. This striking subspecies is recognized for its bold orange and black tiger-like pattern on the dorsal side of its wings, which stands in stark contrast to the cryptic, leaf-mimicking appearance of its ventral side. When the butterfly closes its wings, it closely resembles a dead leaf—an effective camouflage against predators. This duality of appearance not only offers protection but also contributes to its allure among collectors and nature enthusiasts.\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThe Consul fabius cecrops is native to Central and northern South America, with its range including countries such as Mexico, Guatemala, Honduras, and into parts of Colombia. It typically inhabits tropical and subtropical forests, where it can be found fluttering through sunlit clearings or resting on the forest floor among leaf litter. Like many Charaxinae species, it is known for its rapid and powerful flight, and males are often seen perching aggressively to defend their territories. The larvae of this species feed on plants of the Lauraceae family, contributing to the butterfly’s ecological role in these biodiverse forest ecosystems.\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":"INSECTRUM","offers":[{"title":"BLACK FRAME \/ WITH NAME TAG","offer_id":52887745528072,"sku":"INSECTRUMFRAMES1143","price":39.17,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"BLACK FRAME \/ WITHOUT NAME TAG","offer_id":52887745560840,"sku":"INSECTRUMFRAMES1144","price":39.17,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"WHITE FRAME \/ WITH NAME TAG","offer_id":52887745593608,"sku":"INSECTRUMFRAMES1145","price":39.17,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"WHITE FRAME \/ WITHOUT NAME TAG","offer_id":52887745626376,"sku":"INSECTRUMFRAMES1146","price":39.17,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1005\/4408\/6280\/files\/691d60c03ac8a39998689a84.png?v=1776105367","url":"https:\/\/insectrumcompany.com\/products\/tiger-leafwing-taxidermy-framed-butterfly-display-8x10","provider":"The Insectrum Company","version":"1.0","type":"link"}