Royal Monarch Butterfly Bell Jar

This Monarch Butterfly (Danaus plexippus) (Family: Nymphalidae) has been hand set by our expert entomologists in our studio and mounted in a museum quality bell jar, embellished with an authentic, hand-pressed wax seal stamp, depicting the royal cypher of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. The name "monarch" is believed to have been given in honour of King William III of England (1689 – 1702), reigning monarch between 1689 - 1702 and a distant cousin of Queen Elizabeth II. To many this butterfly is considered a symbol of rebirth and regeneration. Its Greek name Danaus plexippus literally means "sleepy transformation", in reference to the species' ability to hibernate and metamorphose. All of our specimens are ethically sourced from conservation projects around the world and help to support local communities and protect natural habitats, to learn more go to Our Ethos page. Dimensions: 130mm x 80mm Also included with your order Every frame comes with a loyalty sticker. Collect 6 to fill your loyalty card & receive a free bell jar or frame with your shipment. The picture shown is an example of the quality that you can expect to receive. Please be aware that, as these are natural products, they are subject to some variation. While no two insects are exactly alike, each of the specimens in our collection fall within the morphological parameters for their species. *Please note that as all of our insects are 100% natural and are subject to size variation, the actual bell jar size may vary.