Description
A Cloudless Sulphur butterfly mounted on archival black mounting paper. These species belong to the butterfly group Pieridae, which contains over 700 different species & occurs worldwide. The pigmentation of the wing scales comes from by-products of food eaten by the caterpillars. This beautiful specimen is from South America. A unique piece of butterfly decor. 11,000+ 5-STAR REVIEWS - Highest rated & most trusted. Made in California. WE USE 99% UV BLOCKING CONSERVATION GLASS - most sellers use regular glass that does not protect specimens from color loss. FRAMED BUTTERFLY DETAILS: ► 99% UV blocking conservation glass ► Archival materials with acid & lignin-free mounting papers. ► Gallery quality frame with hook for hanging (can also stand on its own). ► Antique style natural history with natural history information. ► Gift box & care information to keep it lasting for a lifetime. ► Handmade in California USA by an entomologist. Frame size: 6in x 6in x 1.25 in SHIPPING: Ships in 1-3 business days in a well-protected box (typically USPS Priority Mail). My B.U.G. STORY: My name is Kevin Clarke & I personally preserve spread, mount, & ship all the insect displays in my Sonoma County CA B.U.G. (Bug Under Glass) studio. While in graduate school pursuing a degree in Conservation Biology that focused on insects, I researched how butterfly farming can combine economic development, poverty alleviation while also helping protect critical habitat. This led me to combine my love of craft, nature, & sustainability into a business that helps draw attention to this disappearing world. WHERE DO THE BUGS COME FROM? It is very important to me that the insects I use come from a sustainable source & do not negatively impact the environment. in fact, most of the specimens used in these displays have a positive impact on critical habitats, as well as the impoverished populations that live around them. Butterfly farming is a way to earn an income by raising butterflies for flying butterfly exhibits, museums, & collectors. Specimens are raised in closed enclosures & foot plants are collected from the surrounding habitat, thus giving populations an incentive to protect critical habitat that may otherwise turn into another income, like farming or logging - both of which negatively impact the environment. The insects I work with are not rare or endangered & most come from insect farming programs or breeders around the world. I DO NOT SELL mammals, reptiles, or dragonflies, which are not sustainable. You can learn more here: https://bugunderglass.com/about/environment-butterfly-farming/ http://www.etsy.com/shop/BugUnderGlass Copyrighted © Bug Under Glass 2002-2022. All rights reserved. Real Butterfly Decor Framed Display With Sulphur Insect
