Iridescent Beetle Collection
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Species: (From Top Left) Sagra buqueti, Chrysophora chrysochlora, Megaloxantha bicolor, Metaxymorpha apicalis, Polybothris sumptuosa, Megaloxantha concolor, Belionota sumptuosa, Chrysochroa vittata
Iridescence is a form of "structural colouration." Rather than coming from pigments, it's produced by nanostructures on the exoskeleton that refract light at different wavelengths. This produces the familiar shimmery metallic sheen in colours like green, red, blue and purple.
Despite their conspicuous appearance, it is believed that their patterns are a form of disruptive camouflage. Iridescence has a masking ability that breaks up the outline of the insect and creates the illusion of inconsistent features and depth which confuses potential predators.
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This Beetle Collection has been hand set by our expert entomologists in our studio and elegantly mounted in a museum quality deep box frame.
Frame: Satin finished acrylic
Mount: 300 GSM acid free card stock with a 2 mm bevelled edge matboard border
Display: Self standing frame or wall hanging bracket
Dimensions: 9 x 12.5 x 2.5 inches
The picture shown is an example of the quality that you can expect to receive. Please be aware that, as these are natural products, 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.
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Each frame is accompanied by its own unique swing tag. Inspired by exhibition labels in galleries and museums, these tags feature the craftsman's signature and other identifying details, ensuring every frame is a one-of-a-kind masterpiece.
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All of the insects in our collection are responsibly and ethically sourced through sustainable insect farming and commercial breeding.
This approach helps native communities generate a sustainable and equitable income, while providing an economic incentive to protect endangered habitats rather than environmentally destructive practices such as deforestation for logging and agriculture.
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Each piece in our myriad collection comes with a loyalty sticker. Receive a free gift reward for every third item purchased, culminating in a captivating platinum statement piece, complimentary from Curated.
