{"product_id":"tiger-wing-butterfly-framed-taxidermy-entomology-gift-6x6","title":"Tiger-wing Butterfly Framed Taxidermy, Entomology Gift (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\u003eMelinaea marsaeus mothone, the Tiger-wing Butterfly, wall decor, taxidermy gift, entomology present, frame 6\" x 6\"\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThe Melinaea marsaeus mothone, commonly referred to as the Tiger-wing Butterfly, is a striking member of the subfamily Ithomiinae, known for their transparent or semi-transparent wings and intricate mimicry systems. This particular subspecies, *mothone*, is distinguished by its bold orange and dark brown coloration, with scattered black spots and creamy-white patches on the forewings. Males like the one in the image typically have slightly narrower abdomens and a more vibrant color contrast, which plays a role in territorial and mating displays. Their wing patterns serve as a warning to predators, signaling their unpalatability due to the toxic compounds they accumulate from host plants in the Solanaceae family.\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThis butterfly is native to **northern South America**, particularly found in cloud forests and tropical lowlands of **Colombia**, with this specimen originating from the **Santander** region. In their natural environment, *Melinaea marsaeus mothone* individuals are often seen gliding gracefully through the understory or perched on leaves, absorbing warmth from dappled sunlight. Their role in Müllerian mimicry rings—where several unpalatable species share similar warning patterns—helps them avoid predation. These butterflies are not only admired for their beauty but are also of interest to entomologists studying evolutionary biology and ecological interactions.\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":52887745134856,"sku":"INSECTRUMFRAMES1302","price":35.15,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"BLACK FRAME \/ WITHOUT NAME TAG","offer_id":52887745167624,"sku":"INSECTRUMFRAMES1303","price":35.15,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"WHITE FRAME \/ WITH NAME TAG","offer_id":52887745200392,"sku":"INSECTRUMFRAMES1304","price":35.15,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"WHITE FRAME \/ WITHOUT NAME TAG","offer_id":52887745233160,"sku":"INSECTRUMFRAMES1305","price":35.15,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1005\/4408\/6280\/files\/691d60a33ac8a39998688fe3.png?v=1773568144","url":"https:\/\/insectrumcompany.com\/products\/tiger-wing-butterfly-framed-taxidermy-entomology-gift-6x6","provider":"The Insectrum Company","version":"1.0","type":"link"}