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Ornithoptera victoriae rubianus

The Queen Victoria's Birdwing In Box Frame

Name: The Queen Victoria's Birdwing In Box Frame (Ornithoptera victoriae rubianus)
Brand: Minibeast
Price: 299.99 GBP
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A unique and magnificent Queen Victoria's Birdwing butterfly in a handmade wooden frame mounted on high-quality acid-free conservation board. The Latin and common names are printed underneath the specimen.

The Queen Victoria's Birdwing belongs to the Papilionidae family. It was originally known as Ornithoptera allotei, a natural hybrid between Ornithoptera victoriae and Ornithoptera priamus urvillianus. The breed is not rare, but some populations are declining due to deforestation. Minibeast is part of funding conversation projects in Papua New Guinea and Solomon Islands.

These birdwings are CITES appendix II protected and all appropriate paperwork has been completed for their importation into the UK.

Wingspan: 15.8cm (6.2 Inches)

Latin Name: Ornithoptera victoriae rubianus

Quality: A1

Gender: Male.

Distribution: Papua New Guinea and surrounding islands

Prepared: By our very own entomologists.

Frame: Wooden box frame with glass window and hanging clips - handmade in our workshop.

Frame Size: Frame Window - 9 x 7 Inch (22.86cm x 17.78cm) / External Dimensions - 10.4 x 8.4 Inch (26.4 cm x 21.3 cm).

Please Be Aware: The specimen that you will receive may differ in size, shape or colour very slightly since you are purchasing a natural product.

Where do we source our insect specimens? All of our specimens are purchased from conservation farming projects. Please visit our ethics pages in the menu for details on the type of projects we work with.

This would be a beautiful addition to your home or office.

Approx Wingspan (cm): 16
Gender: Male
Frame Window Size (Inches): 9 x 7
Specimen Colour: Green,Yellow
Distribution: Asia

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Beautiful set, brought for my brother he loved it. The colours are simply amazing and the quality of the work is amazing. Thank you sincerely.

A gorgeous piece, diligently preserved and mounted, well-framed, and shipped in loads of protective packaging to ensure no damage in transit. As always, impeccable quality and service from MiniBeastUK.

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As advertised. Arrived safely. Thanks!

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