Framed Damselfly Specimen | Ebony Jewelwing (5x5)

Ebony Jewelwing

(Calopteryx maculata)

A preserved damselfly specimen, suspended within a floating frame designed to showcase its delicate form and striking natural color.

With velvety dark wings and an iridescent blue-green body, the Ebony Jewelwing has an elegant, almost jewel-like appearance that feels dramatically different from a traditional butterfly specimen.

Each piece is one-of-a-kind, with subtle natural variations that make every specimen unique.

Description

Bring a piece of natural history into your space with this floating Ebony Jewelwing specimen. Carefully preserved and mounted by hand, each damselfly is displayed between clear panels that create a modern, weightless presentation.

The Ebony Jewelwing is immediately recognizable for its broad, dark wings and luminous metallic body. Depending on the light, the body can shift through shades of emerald green, teal, blue, and violet, creating a vivid contrast against the nearly black wings.

Its delicate shape and darker coloration give it a distinctly elegant presence, making it especially striking alongside brighter butterflies and other iridescent specimens.

The compact 5x5 frame keeps the presentation intimate and clean while allowing the specimen's wing shape and metallic color to remain the focus.

No two are exactly alike. Variations in coloration, wing position, shape, and texture are part of what make each specimen distinctive.

Details

• Price: $45

• Frame size: 5" x 5"

• Style: Floating acrylic frame

• Finish: Black-edged acrylic

• Specimen: Real preserved damselfly

• Mounting: Hand-set and secured between panels

Display

Designed for shelves, mantels, gallery walls, desks, or display cabinets.

Its dark wings and metallic body make the Ebony Jewelwing especially beautiful when paired with lighter butterflies, colorful swallowtails, or other jewel-toned specimens.

Beautiful as a standalone piece or grouped with other preserved insects for a curated natural-history collection.

Please Note

Due to the natural variation and delicate nature of these specimens, your piece may differ slightly from the image shown.

Differences in wing position, coloration, symmetry, and minor natural imperfections are part of the character and authenticity of each specimen.

Specimen

Ebony Jewelwing

(Calopteryx maculata)

The Ebony Jewelwing is a large damselfly native to eastern North America, where it is commonly found near shaded streams and small rivers.

Males are especially distinctive, with broad, dark wings and intensely iridescent blue-green bodies that can shift in appearance depending on the light.

Its combination of deep coloration, metallic shimmer, and exceptionally delicate structure makes Calopteryx maculata a striking addition to any preserved insect collection.