Say hello to the great purple hairstreak! Ironically, this butterfly is hardly known for its dusky purple coloration on the underside of its wings. Rather, both the males and females sport bright blue iridescent scales when their wings are open!
Their name “hairstreak” comes from the shape of their wings. They have a short and long tail on each of their hind wings!
They are a subtropical species which favors mistletoe plants in the southern U.S., east coast, and parts of Mexico!
💜Everything needs Care💜 Specimens should be kept in a dry place out of direct sunlight to ensure that they don't fade over time. Insect surface spray can be used on the back of the frame every 6-12 months to keep away any critters.
🦋 𝐌𝐨𝐭𝐡 𝐑𝐢𝐧𝐠 🦋 𝐃𝐢𝐟𝐟𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐬𝐭𝐨𝐧𝐞 𝐨𝐩𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐚𝐯𝐚𝐢𝐥𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐞! 𝐒𝐰𝐢𝐩𝐞 𝐭𝐨 𝐬𝐞𝐞 𝐦𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝐩𝐢𝐜𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞𝐬! It’s been a good while since I last showed you this piece so it’s time to shine a little spotlight on my Moth ring! It’s now available as a made to order item! It’s also possible to have it finished as a necklace and you can reach out for different chain options and lengths! Which colour is your favourite?! The Moth carries a message of spiritual kind. Its intention lies with the ones who navigate night and darkness by using their awareness and inner-knowing. The moth, especially as a spirit animal, symbolizes determination, attraction and faith. Intuitively it is able to find light and has a strong drive to do so. Are you someone who is able to find the silver lining in every situation? Then it’s quite possible the Moth is connected to you! . . . . . . . . #entomologyart #natureart #natureinspiredjewelry #handmadejewelry #woodlandart #artisanjewelry #silversmith #oddity #odditiesandcuriosities #insectart #whimsicalart #mothart #makingjewelry #witchythings #instasmithy #metalsmith #artjewelry #cottagecorejewelry #wunderkammer #moths #entomology #mothring #darkcottagecore (at Amsterdam, Netherlands) https://www.instagram.com/p/CdbHhEzoCto/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=
These particular butterflies hold a great significance for me, not only do I find them truly captivating, they’re one of the first butterflies I ever pinned when I started my journey and business. This, in my humble opinion, stunning dome will be available on the last update of the year, Saturday the 26th of November. #jennascuriocabinet #graphium #graphiumsarpedon #thecommonbluebottle #swallowtail #swallowtailbutterfly #butterfliesoftheworld #papilionidae #lepidoptera #insectartwork #bluebutterfly #greenbutterfly #odditiesshop #curioshop #driedflowers #victoriandecor #victorianhome #victorianinspired #entomologyart #butterflydome #driedbutterfly #butterflypinning #pinningbutterflies https://www.instagram.com/p/ClHDtKlqpkS/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=
_____________________________🦋💙 • • • • #Repost @entomology_bydani with @let.repost • • • • • • “And flying against the window pane, he was seen, admired, stuck upon a pin, and exhibited in a box of curiosities; they could do no more for him.” - Hans Christian Andersen : The Butterfly published in 1861 #entomology #entomologyart #butterfly #taxidermy #butterflyart #entomologist #taxidermybutterfly #curiosities #oddities #darkacademia #gothicstyle #gothic #insect #insectart #insectpinning #insectsofinstagram #entomologist #lepidoptera #cottagecore #cottagecoreaesthetic #darkcottagecore #darkcottagecoreaesthetic #vintage #morpho #morpogodarti #hanschristianandersen #thebutterfly #morphowings (em Praia do Futuro I, Fortaleza) https://www.instagram.com/p/CkMhtYeOZWe/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=
is named quite appropriately! This species is one of my favorites because of their unique dimorphism and beautiful array of subspecies. Females can either appear like the males, who have a bright yellow band on their wings, or the darker variant! These lovelies also like to hang out from Costa Rica to Mexico!