This unique shadow box exhibits a beautiful specimen of the brightly colored Graphium Weiskei commonly known as the Purple Mountain Swallowtail. Each specimen has been delicately “skeletonized” – a process in which scales on the wings are removed to reveal the intricate architecture beneath.
Unlike other butterfly species in our Skeleton collection, the Graphium Weiskei is the only type of butterfly to have it’s colorful pigments on their wing’s membranes instead of on the scales covering the wing. Notably, the pigments on the Graphium Weiskei which are known sarpedobilin and ommin combining to create blue, mauve, and pink, are rare in nature.
GRAPHIUM WEISKEI SKELETON:
• UV blocking conservation glass
• Wood gallery frame
• Reproduction antique museum label with natural history information.
• Gift box
• Handmade in California
Looking for insect decor inspiration? Check out our Customer Photos.
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.
Graphium Weiskei: Half Skeleton Butterfly
$75.00
FREE SHIPPING
DISPLAY NAME: Skeleton Purple Mountain Swallowtail
SCIENTIFIC NAME: Graphium weiskei
LOCALITY: Papua New Guinea
FRAME SIZE: 6″ x 6″ x 1.25″
Description
This unique shadow box exhibits a beautiful specimen of the brightly colored Graphium Weiskei commonly known as the Purple Mountain Swallowtail. Each specimen has been delicately “skeletonized” – a process in which scales on the wings are removed to reveal the intricate architecture beneath.
Unlike other butterfly species in our Skeleton collection, the Graphium Weiskei is the only type of butterfly to have it’s colorful pigments on their wing’s membranes instead of on the scales covering the wing. Notably, the pigments on the Graphium Weiskei which are known sarpedobilin and ommin combining to create blue, mauve, and pink, are rare in nature.
GRAPHIUM WEISKEI SKELETON:
• UV blocking conservation glass
• Wood gallery frame
• Reproduction antique museum label with natural history information.
• Gift box
• Handmade in California
Looking for insect decor inspiration? Check out our Customer Photos.
Additional information
Black Frame, Dark Walnut Frame, White Frame
Bug Under Glass
Bug Under Glass
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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