{"product_id":"vestalis-luctuosa-dark-purple-damselfly-nature-art-taxidermy-insect-bug-collection-ethically-sourced-entomology-present-specimen","title":"Vestalis Luctuosa Framed Taxidermy, Dark Purple Damselfly Specimen","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\u003eVestalis luctuosa, dark purple damselfly, nature art, taxidermy insect, bug collection, ethically sourced, entomology present, specimen\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eVestalis luctuosa, known as the dark purple or mourning-winged damselfly, belongs to the family Calopterygidae. This elegant species is recognized for its slender body and dark, metallic purple wings, which give it a distinctive, iridescent sheen. The male damselfly has a glossy blackish-purple thorax and abdomen, while females are often slightly duller in colour. Their wings have a broad, dark purplish tint, adding to their unique appearance.\nNative to Southeast Asia, particularly found in the Philippines, Indonesia, and parts of Malaysia, this damselfly thrives near slow-moving streams and forested rivers.\nThe name \"Vestalis\" is derived from \"Vesta,\" the Roman goddess of the hearth, possibly alluding to the damselfly's grace. \"Luctuosa\" means \"mournful\" in Latin, referring to its sombre wing colouration.\nA curious fact about Vestalis luctuosa is its courtship behaviour: males perform aerial displays, flashing their dark wings to attract mates, adding a dramatic flair to its already striking appearance.\nWe firmly support sustainable tropical butterfly collections as long as they conserve the rainforest where they fly and develop responsible, conscious trading.\nThis allows us to support local ranching farms with ethically sourced material and, at the same time, help collectors and enthusiasts 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":52887746937096,"sku":"INSECTRUMFRAMES1909","price":31.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"BLACK FRAME \/ WITHOUT NAME TAG","offer_id":52887746969864,"sku":"INSECTRUMFRAMES1910","price":31.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"WHITE FRAME \/ WITH NAME TAG","offer_id":52887747002632,"sku":"INSECTRUMFRAMES1911","price":31.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"WHITE FRAME \/ WITHOUT NAME TAG","offer_id":52887747035400,"sku":"INSECTRUMFRAMES1912","price":31.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1005\/4408\/6280\/files\/69a22f590b9b45771c5e967b.png?v=1778355713","url":"https:\/\/insectrumcompany.com\/products\/vestalis-luctuosa-dark-purple-damselfly-nature-art-taxidermy-insect-bug-collection-ethically-sourced-entomology-present-specimen","provider":"The Insectrum Company","version":"1.0","type":"link"}