The African Mocker swallowtail represents one of the most interesting and puzzling cases of evolution in the animal world. The males are distributed throughout all of sub-Saharan Africa and look the same. However, the females exist in at least 14 different variations with more waiting to be discovered. This makes the butterfly a favorite subject of geneticists who have long been interested in the mechanisms by which a single gene can produce so many difference varieties. The females are also mimics of several distasteful butterflies of different species to deter predators.
Framed MOCKER SWALLOWTAIL Details:
• 99% UV blocking conservation glass and acid & lignin free mounting papers.
• Gallery quality wood shadowbox frame with hanger
• Antique style museum label with natural history story about the specimen.
• Gift box
• Handmade in Sonoma County California
Sorry we do not ship our Framed Specimens outside of the US, only Jewelry.
SHIPPING COSTS:
• FREE SHIPPING on all US based orders
• $13 for all international jewelry
SHIPPING TIME: • I ship most orders the next business day but some orders can take up to 4 days to fill.
SHIPPING NOTIFICATION: • All orders ship with tracking and I will email you when I ship your order.
• I ship via USPS Priority Mail or Fed Ex, depending on size of order.
RETURNS: • If you are not 100% satisfied with your selection, you can return or exchange it within 7 days of receipt. Recipient is responsible for return shipping.
• Like all fine art, keep insect frames out of direct sunlight and areas of high humidity.
CARE AND CLEANING OF BUTTERFLY WING JEWELRY:
• Sterling silver and glass pendants, earrings, rings and cuff links can be polished with soft polishing cloth when tarnished.
• Butterfly wing jewelry is not waterproof.
Framed Mocker Swallowtail (Papilio dardanus)
$48.00
FREE SHIPPING
COMMON NAME: Mocker Swallowtail
SCIENTIFIC NAME: Papilio dardanus
LOCALITY: Africa
FRAME SIZE: 6″ x 6″ x 1.25″
Description
The African Mocker swallowtail represents one of the most interesting and puzzling cases of evolution in the animal world. The males are distributed throughout all of sub-Saharan Africa and look the same. However, the females exist in at least 14 different variations with more waiting to be discovered. This makes the butterfly a favorite subject of geneticists who have long been interested in the mechanisms by which a single gene can produce so many difference varieties. The females are also mimics of several distasteful butterflies of different species to deter predators.
Framed MOCKER SWALLOWTAIL Details:
• 99% UV blocking conservation glass and acid & lignin free mounting papers.
• Gallery quality wood shadowbox frame with hanger
• Antique style museum label with natural history story about the specimen.
• Gift box
• Handmade in Sonoma County California
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Sorry we do not ship our Framed Specimens outside of the US, only Jewelry.
SHIPPING COSTS:
• FREE SHIPPING on all US based orders
• $13 for all international jewelry
SHIPPING TIME:
• I ship most orders the next business day but some orders can take up to 4 days to fill.
SHIPPING NOTIFICATION:
• All orders ship with tracking and I will email you when I ship your order.
• I ship via USPS Priority Mail or Fed Ex, depending on size of order.
RETURNS:
• If you are not 100% satisfied with your selection, you can return or exchange it within 7 days of receipt. Recipient is responsible for return shipping.
Contact me with any questions you have.
CARE OF INSECT DISPLAYS:
• Like all fine art, keep insect frames out of direct sunlight and areas of high humidity.
CARE AND CLEANING OF BUTTERFLY WING JEWELRY:
• Sterling silver and glass pendants, earrings, rings and cuff links can be polished with soft polishing cloth when tarnished.
• Butterfly wing jewelry is not waterproof.
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