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They feed on rotting fruit and fungi and are relatively secretive, preferring to keep to the darkest shaded portions of the rainforest floor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis specimen is mounted in a 4\"x4\" light wood frame. It includes both a hook on the back for wall hanging, and an easel back so it can be stood on a shelf or mantle!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe specimen is a real preserved butterfly professionally prepared and mounted by myself. For information on ensuring your taxidermy specimen lasts a lifetime, please visit my FAQ page! 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Even more, their undersides are colored to mimic dead leaves so that they can blend in with the forest floor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis specimen is mounted in a 5\"x7\" white frame that has an opening in the back for wall hanging. \u003cspan\u003eThe specimen is a real preserved butterfly professionally prepared and mounted by myself. For information on ensuring your taxidermy specimen lasts a lifetime, please visit my FAQ page! 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The females have similar wing soloration, but lack the same bright abdomen.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis specimen is mounted in a 5\"x7\" white frame with a hole in the back for wall hanging. \u003cspan\u003eThe specimen is a real preserved butterfly professionally prepared and mounted by myself. For information on ensuring your taxidermy specimen lasts a lifetime, please visit my FAQ page! 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This unfortunately means that adult moths only typically live about 2-5 months.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis specimen is part of my \"Kintsugi\" collection! Kintsugi specimens are those that have lived full lives, indicated by their tattered wings. Inspired by the Japanese art of kintsugi, I repair the damaged wings with small, delicate pieces of gold flake to represent the beauty of their resilience and the idea that change and transformation come with struggle, but can end up being beautiful as well.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis specimen is mounted in a light wood 4\"x4\" frame. It includes a hook on the back for wall mounting, as well as an easel stand to be stood on a shelf or mantle! The specimen is a real preserved moth professionally prepared and mounted by myself. For information on ensuring your taxidermy specimen lasts a lifetime, please visit my FAQ page! 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