{"product_id":"framed-eastern-tiger-swallowtail-butterfly-dark-female-phase-papilio-glaucus","title":"Framed Eastern Tiger Swallowtail Butterfly – Dark Female Phase (Papilio glaucus)","description":"\u003cp\u003eA museum-inspired natural history specimen prepared for display.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSpecimen Details  \u003cbr\u003eScientific Name: Papilio glaucus  \u003cbr\u003eCommon Name: Eastern Tiger Swallowtail  \u003cbr\u003eForm: Dark female phase  \u003cbr\u003eOrigin: Eastern North America  \u003cbr\u003ePresentation: Framed butterfly specimen (shadowbox)  \u003cbr\u003eFrame Size: 6 × 6 × 2 inches  \u003cbr\u003eCondition: Professionally prepared and preserved\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis specimen represents the dark female phase of Papilio glaucus, a striking and less common variation of the Eastern Tiger Swallowtail. Unlike the more familiar yellow form, this phase exhibits deep black wings accented with iridescent blue scaling across the hindwings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis coloration is an example of mimicry, as the dark female form resembles toxic swallowtail species, providing a natural defense against predators.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts dramatic contrast and structural elegance make it especially compelling in framed natural history presentation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDisplay  \u003cbr\u003eDesigned for collectors, natural history interiors, galleries, and curiosity cabinets.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVariation Notice  \u003cbr\u003eEach specimen is individually prepared. While you will receive a piece of the same species and presentation shown, natural variation in size, wing pattern, and coloration should be expected. Each specimen is unique.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSourcing  \u003cbr\u003eAll specimens are responsibly and sustainably sourced through farm-raised programs that support habitat conservation and reduce pressure on wild populations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eShipping  \u003cbr\u003eCarefully packed to ensure safe arrival.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Instar Innovations Natural History Dioramas","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48331957731577,"sku":null,"price":72.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0798\/3877\/3497\/files\/il_fullxfull_7392111289_jmfr_jpg.webp?v=1777413517","url":"https:\/\/instar-innovations-natural-history-dioramas.myshopify.com\/products\/framed-eastern-tiger-swallowtail-butterfly-dark-female-phase-papilio-glaucus","provider":"Instar Innovations Natural History Dioramas ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}