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This Cape York Birdwing (Ornithoptera priamus) (Family: Papilionidae) has been hand set by our expert entomologists in our studio and elegantly mounted in a museum quality deep box frame.
The Cape York Birdwing is a widespread species of birdwing butterfly found in the central and south Maluku Islands, New Guinea, Solomon Islands, and north-east Australia. This insect was first described over two hundred years ago and since that time the species has been broken up into up to 99 different subspecies which inhabit different geographic ranges. One of these subspecies, Ornithoptera priamus urvillianus, is bright blue! This rare insect is also in our collection - look out for the Priam’s Blue Birdwing!
The frame is made from premium quality, satin finished acrylic. Each specimen is m,ounted on a 300 GSM acid free card stock which includes both the scientific and common name of the insect printed below. The frame can either be self standing or mounted using the invisible wall hanging bracket.
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All of our specimens are ethically sourced from conservation projects around the world and help to support local communities and protect natural habitats, to learn more go to Our Ethos page.
The picture shown is an example of the quality that you can expect to receive. Please be aware that, as our products are 100% authentic and natural, they are subject to some variation. While no two insects are exactly alike, each of the specimens in our collection fall within the morphological perimeters for their species.
Dimensions: 26 x 26 x 6cm
