{"product_id":"troides-oblongomaculatus-the-oblong-spotted-birdwing-male-taxidermy-present-entomology-ethically-sourced-nature-art-butterfly-display","title":"Troides oblongomaculatus, the oblong-spotted birdwing, male, taxidermy present, entomology, ethically sourced, nature art, butterfly display","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\u003eTroides oblongomaculatus, the oblong-spotted birdwing, male, taxidermy present, entomology, ethically sourced, nature art, butterfly display\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e*Troides oblongomaculatus*, commonly known as the oblong-spotted birdwing, is a large and striking butterfly belonging to the *Papilionidae* family. Native to the Maluku Islands, New Guinea, and surrounding regions, this species thrives in tropical rainforests. It exhibits sexual dimorphism, with males displaying a velvety black forewing and a bright golden-yellow hindwing adorned with black markings. Females are generally larger and have more subdued coloration, featuring broader black margins on their hindwings. Like other birdwings, this species has a slow, graceful flight, often seen gliding through the forest canopy.\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThe lifecycle of *Troides oblongomaculatus* follows the typical butterfly development stages: egg, larva, pupa, and adult. The caterpillars primarily feed on *Aristolochia* vines, which contain toxic compounds that provide the butterfly with chemical defenses against predators. Due to habitat loss and collection for the butterfly trade, some populations face conservation concerns. Efforts to protect this species include habitat preservation and regulated breeding programs. As a member of the *Troides* genus, this butterfly contributes to the ecological balance of its environment by pollinating flowers and serving as prey for other wildlife.\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 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":52889782550792,"sku":"INSECTRUMFRAMES1907","price":44.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"BLACK FRAME \/ WITHOUT NAME TAG","offer_id":52896833863944,"sku":"INSECTRUMFRAMES1908","price":44.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"WHITE FRAME \/ WITH NAME TAG","offer_id":52896833896712,"sku":"INSECTRUMFRAMES1909","price":44.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"WHITE FRAME \/ WITHOUT NAME TAG","offer_id":52896833929480,"sku":"INSECTRUMFRAMES1910","price":44.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1005\/4408\/6280\/files\/697ccb5f3641577d0fc28848.png?v=1774896528","url":"https:\/\/insectrumcompany.com\/products\/troides-oblongomaculatus-the-oblong-spotted-birdwing-male-taxidermy-present-entomology-ethically-sourced-nature-art-butterfly-display","provider":"The Insectrum Company","version":"1.0","type":"link"}