{"product_id":"framed-butterfly-specimen-blue-hairstreak-5x5-copy-copy","title":"Framed Damselfly Specimen | Ebony Jewelwing (5x5)","description":"\u003ch1\u003eFramed Damselfly Specimen | Ebony Jewelwing (5x5)\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eEbony Jewelwing\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e(Calopteryx maculata)\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA preserved damselfly specimen, suspended within a floating frame designed to showcase its delicate form and striking natural color.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach piece is one-of-a-kind, with subtle natural variations that make every specimen unique.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDescription\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBring 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts delicate shape and darker coloration give it a distinctly elegant presence, making it especially striking alongside brighter butterflies and other iridescent specimens.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe compact 5x5 frame keeps the presentation intimate and clean while allowing the specimen's wing shape and metallic color to remain the focus.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo two are exactly alike. Variations in coloration, wing position, shape, and texture are part of what make each specimen distinctive.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDetails\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePrice: \u003cstrong\u003e$45\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrame size: \u003cstrong\u003e5\" x 5\"\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStyle: Floating acrylic frame\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFinish: Black-edged acrylic\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSpecimen: Real preserved damselfly\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMounting: Hand-set and secured between panels\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDisplay\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDesigned for shelves, mantels, gallery walls, desks, or display cabinets.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts dark wings and metallic body make the Ebony Jewelwing especially beautiful when paired with lighter butterflies, colorful swallowtails, or other jewel-toned specimens.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBeautiful as a standalone piece or grouped with other preserved insects for a curated natural-history collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePlease Note\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDue to the natural variation and delicate nature of these specimens, your piece may differ slightly from the image shown.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDifferences in wing position, coloration, symmetry, and minor natural imperfections are part of the character and authenticity of each specimen.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSpecimen\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eEbony Jewelwing\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e(Calopteryx maculata)\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Ebony Jewelwing is a large damselfly native to eastern North America, where it is commonly found near shaded streams and small rivers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMales are especially distinctive, with broad, dark wings and intensely iridescent blue-green bodies that can shift in appearance depending on the light.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts combination of deep coloration, metallic shimmer, and exceptionally delicate structure makes \u003cem\u003eCalopteryx maculata\u003c\/em\u003e a striking addition to any preserved insect collection.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Iron \u0026 Bloom","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46403798859855,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0697\/8079\/9567\/files\/file_00000000288c81fd8c039679748d2c48.png?v=1786560128","url":"https:\/\/ironbloom.us\/products\/framed-butterfly-specimen-blue-hairstreak-5x5-copy-copy","provider":"Iron \u0026 Bloom","version":"1.0","type":"link"}