Fine Art Print : Ornithoptera croesus, birdwing butterfly
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Ornithoptera croesus, birdwing butterfly
Digital image of the upperside of a mounted specimen of a female birdwing butterfly (Ornithoptera croesus) from the family Papilionidae
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Media ID 8582281
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Arthropod Arthropoda Birdwing Birdwing Butterfly Butterflies Butterfly Hexapod Hexapoda Insecta Lepidoptera Lepidopteran Ornithoptera Papilionidae Swallow Tailed Butterfly Swallowtail Swallowtail Butterfly Troides Invertebrata
9"x6" (+3" Border) Fine Art Print
Experience the vibrant beauty of the natural world with our exquisite selection of Fine Art Prints from Media Storehouse. This stunning image showcases the captivating upperside of a female Birdwing Butterfly (Ornithoptera croesus), a rare and exotic species from the Papilionidae family. Meticulously sourced from Mary Evans Prints Online, this Rights Managed digital image brings the intricate details and rich colors of this magnificent creature right into your home or office. Add a touch of elegance and wonder to your space with our museum-quality prints, perfect for art enthusiasts, collectors, or anyone seeking to bring a piece of the natural world into their daily lives.
21x14 image printed on 27x20 Fine Art Rag Paper with 3" (76mm) white border. Our Fine Art Prints are printed on 300gsm 100% acid free, PH neutral paper with archival properties. This printing method is used by museums and art collections to exhibit photographs and art reproductions.
Our fine art prints are high-quality prints made using a paper called Photo Rag. This 100% cotton rag fibre paper is known for its exceptional image sharpness, rich colors, and high level of detail, making it a popular choice for professional photographers and artists. Photo rag paper is our clear recommendation for a fine art paper print. If you can afford to spend more on a higher quality paper, then Photo Rag is our clear recommendation for a fine art paper print.
Estimated Product Size is 38.1cm x 30.5cm (15" x 12")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
1. Title: "Majestic Beauty: The Golden Birdwing Butterfly (Ornithoptera croesus)" 2. Description: This image showcases the upperside of a mounted female Ornithoptera croesus, also known as the Golden Birdwing Butterfly or Wallace's Golden Birdwing. Belonging to the family Papilionidae, this exquisite Lepidopteran is a native of New Guinea and the surrounding islands. The female birdwing butterfly is characterized by its stunning golden-brown wings adorned with intricate black patterns and yellow spots, creating an alluring contrast that is both mesmerizing and enchanting. 3. Background: The Ornithoptera croesus is a beloved species among butterfly enthusiasts and natural history collectors due to its striking appearance and rarity. This swallowtail butterfly is named after Sir Alfred Russel Wallace, who first discovered it in 1855. The birdwing butterfly is also known as a hexapod, a term used to describe invertebrates with six legs, although butterflies, like the Ornithoptera croesus, actually have six legs in their larval stage but only two pairs as adults. 4. Conservation: Sadly, the Golden Birdwing Butterfly is considered endangered due to habitat loss and fragmentation, overcollection for the international trade market, and climate change. Efforts are being made by various organizations to protect and conserve this magnificent creature and its habitat. 5. Appreciation: The Ornithoptera croesus is a testament to the beauty and diversity of the natural world. Its intricate wing patterns and vibrant colors serve as a reminder of the importance of preserving the delicate balance of ecosystems and the unique creatures that inhabit them. This image is a celebration of the natural world's splendor and a reminder of the responsibility we have to protect and cherish it for future generations.
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