Morpho aega silver frame art or Hierodula patellifera

or Hierodula patellifera

Chain length-26” approx

Prosopocoilus astacoides is a beetle of the Family Lucanidae that has large & distinctive mandibles that are sometimes used in combat with male opponents during fights to establish dominance

this species is paired with a background photo taken by Beth Watson at Catacombes de Paris in Paris

Morpho aega silver frame art or Hierodula patelliferaMorpho aega, also known as the Aega morpho, is a beautiful Neotropical butterfly native to Paraguay, Argentina, and Brazil. It is one of over 80 species of morpho butterflies found mainly in South America, Mexico, and Central America. The name "morpho" is derived from the mesmerizing transformation these butterflies undergo while in flight. This particular specimen is preserved within a 5x5" frame. *Each of my framed shadow boxes are crafted for