Agraulis vanillae, Gulf fritillary, passion butterfly, 4"x4"

Description: *** Pictures shown might be stock pictures of similar items from this shop, items will be delivered in the same or higher quality as shown in the listing. AS WE WORK WITH NATURAL PRODUCTS, WE WILL ONLY ACCEPT RETURNS AFTER RECEIVING PICTURES PROVING THE ITEM DOES NOT MEET THE QUALITY EXPECTED. WE ARE GOING TO PACK THE PARCELS WITH ALL THE DOCUMENTATION AVAILABLE FOR QUICK DELIVERY AND CUSTOMS PROCESSING BUT WE CAN NOT TAKE RESPONSIBILITY FOR ANY DUTIES CHARGED OR PARCELS SEIZED IN CUSTOMS TILL THESE ARE NOT SENT BACK, IN THIS CASE, WE ARE GOING TO ISSUE A REFUND ONLY FOR THE CONTENTS. ITEM DESCRIPTION: All our mounted items are carefully delivered in plastic containers to prevent damages on transport, papered items are packaged in glassine envelopes specifying capture/breeding data and location available. CITES certificate will be provided in the auctions/selling required. CITES items only for sale within the UK. GENERAL DISCLAIMER: None of the butterflies offered for sale are listed on Annex A of the EU Wildlife Trade Regulations All items listed here are legal to sell and buy under all UK and international laws and conforms fully to eBay's own policies (http://pages.ebay.com/help/policies/wildlife.html). As required by the new EU legislation (ODR 524/2013) I hereby advice to the EU Commission's ODR (Online Dispute Resolution) platform for the settlement of consumer complaints / disputes: http://ec.europa.eu/consumers/odr . Agraulis vanillae, Gulf fritillary, passion butterfly, bright orange butterfly from Mexico, entomology present, wall decor, butterfly giftAgraulis vanillae, commonly known as the Gulf Fritillary, is a brightly coloured butterfly native to the Americas. Here are some key details about this species:The Gulf Fritillary has a wingspan of about 6.5 to 9.5 cm. The upper side of its wings is a vibrant orange with black markings. The undersides of the wings are a mottled silver-white with small, elongated spots.This butterfly species is found in various parts of the Americas, including the southern United States, Mexico, Central America, and parts of South America.Gulf Fritillaries inhabit a range of environments, including open fields, gardens, and coastal areas. They are particularly fond of passionflower vines, which serve as both a host plant for their caterpillars and a nectar source for the adults.Like all butterflies, Gulf Fritillaries undergo complete metamorphosis, which includes the egg, larva (caterpillar), pupa (chrysalis), and adult stages.The caterpillars of Gulf Fritillaries primarily feed on passionflower vines (genus Passiflora), which contain toxic chemicals. The caterpillars sequester these chemicals, making them unpalatable to predators.This species is known for its strong migratory behaviour. In some regions, they are known to undertake seasonal migrationsCultural Significance: In some cultures, butterflies are associated with transformation and rebirth, and they hold symbolic meanings of change and beauty.The Gulf Fritillary is a popular and widely recognized butterfly due to its vivid colouration and distinctive wing pattern. It is a favourite subject for butterfly enthusiasts and photographers in the regions where it is found.We firmly support the sustainable tropical butterfly collections as long as they take care of the conservation of the rainforest where they fly and the development of responsible conscious trading.This allows us to support local ranching farms with ethically sourced material and help at the same time collectors and enthusiasts to contribute to understanding and treasuring those species.

Price: 30.23 GBP

Location: Birmingham

End Time: 2025-01-13T16:36:22.000Z

Shipping Cost: 32.36 GBP