{"product_id":"framed-butterfly-specimen-eastern-tiger-swallowtail-5x5-copy","title":"Framed Dragonfly Specimen | Green Metalwing (5x5)","description":"\u003ch1\u003eFramed Dragonfly Specimen | Green Metalwing (5x5)\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eGreen Metalwing\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e(Neurobasis chinensis)\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA preserved Green Metalwing specimen, suspended within a floating frame designed to showcase its delicate form and extraordinary metallic color.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith shimmering green-blue wings and an incredibly fine, graceful body, the Green Metalwing is one of the most striking small specimens in the collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor many people, dragonflies also carry a deeply personal meaning, becoming symbols of remembrance, change, and connection to someone they have lost.\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 Green Metalwing specimen.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCarefully preserved and mounted by hand, each specimen is displayed between clear panels that create a modern, weightless presentation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Green Metalwing is especially striking for its metallic wings, which shift between rich green, teal, and blue depending on the light and viewing angle. Its slender body and delicate wing structure give it an entirely different presence from the larger butterfly specimens.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMounting these exceptionally fragile specimens requires careful handling and patience, making each finished piece especially unique.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBeyond its natural beauty, the dragonfly has also become meaningful to many people as a symbol of remembrance and transformation. For some, seeing a dragonfly brings an immediate connection to someone deeply missed, giving this piece significance beyond the specimen itself.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe compact 5x5 frame keeps the presentation simple and intimate while allowing the metallic wings 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 Green Metalwing\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, memorial spaces, or display cabinets.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts metallic green-blue coloration makes it especially beautiful in changing natural light, while its smaller scale allows it to sit easily alongside butterflies and other preserved specimens.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBeautiful as a standalone display, a meaningful remembrance piece, or part of a larger 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\u003eGreen Metalwing\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e(Neurobasis chinensis)\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Green Metalwing is an Asian species of damselfly known for its extraordinary metallic wings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDepending on the light, its wings can appear deep emerald green, teal, blue, or nearly black, creating an intense iridescent effect that photographs can struggle to fully capture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts delicate structure, slender body, and shifting metallic coloration make \u003cem\u003eNeurobasis chinensis\u003c\/em\u003e an especially unusual and beautiful preserved specimen.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlthough technically a damselfly, it belongs to the same order as dragonflies and is commonly grouped with them in natural-history collections.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Iron \u0026 Bloom","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46403752099919,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0697\/8079\/9567\/files\/file_000000006e1881f58d0af5aca991031f.png?v=1786557435","url":"https:\/\/ironbloom.us\/products\/framed-butterfly-specimen-eastern-tiger-swallowtail-5x5-copy","provider":"Iron \u0026 Bloom","version":"1.0","type":"link"}