{"title":"Butterflies","description":"\u003cp\u003eHandcrafted real butterfly Sterling Silver \u0026amp; Stainless Steel jewellery \u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"striped-blue-crow-aquamarine-freshwater-pearls-butterfly-earrings","title":"‘Striped Blue Crow’ Aquamarine \u0026 Freshwater Pearls Butterfly Earrings","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eEuploea mulciber \u003c\/em\u003eor commonly known as The Striped Blue Crow butterfly wings adorned with stunning faceted Aquamarine gemstones \u0026amp; Freshwater Pearls on Stainless Steel hooks with cubic zirconia inlays.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA few interesting facts:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Striped Blue Crow butterfly is a brush-footed butterfly found across South \u0026amp; Southeast Asia. These are the wings of a male, \u003cspan\u003efeaturing velvety dark-brown glossed with a rich, iridescent blue and dotted with small white spots. Whereas the females are a lighter brown with distinct, elongated white streaks and broad markings. The caterpillars eat plants containing poisons (like oleander and fig sap), making the adult butterflies toxic to animals if eaten. They exhibit a behaviour known as mud-puddling where they gather on wet sand or mud to drink mineral-rich water.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEarring length: 7cm \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll butterflies are sustainably sourced\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlease note that each pearl \u0026amp; gemstone is naturally shaped \u0026amp; may thus differ in shape, size \u0026amp; colour \u0026amp; may contain minor imperfections.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Twisted Forest Creations","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55920083599528,"sku":null,"price":820.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0680\/2492\/6376\/files\/FullSizeRender_c271adc1-0062-4006-ad73-eba5a462bfed.jpg?v=1787845341"},{"product_id":"striped-blue-crow-freshwater-pearl-butterfly-earrings","title":"‘Striped Blue Crow’ Freshwater Pearl Butterfly Earrings","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eEuploea mulciber \u003c\/em\u003eor commonly known as The Striped Blue Crow butterfly wings adorned with Freshwater Pearls on Stainless Steel hooks with cubic zirconia inlays.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA few interesting facts:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Striped Blue Crow butterfly is a brush-footed butterfly found across South \u0026amp; Southeast Asia. These are the wings of a male, \u003cspan\u003efeaturing velvety dark-brown glossed with a rich, iridescent blue and dotted with small white spots. Whereas the females are a lighter brown with distinct, elongated white streaks and broad markings. The caterpillars eat plants containing poisons (like oleander and fig sap), making the adult butterflies toxic to animals if eaten. They exhibit a behaviour known as mud-puddling where they gather on wet sand or mud to drink mineral-rich water.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEarring length: 7cm \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll butterflies are sustainably sourced\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlease note that each pearl is naturally shaped \u0026amp; may thus differ in shape, size \u0026amp; colour \u0026amp; may contain minor imperfections.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Twisted Forest Creations","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55920537567400,"sku":null,"price":770.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0680\/2492\/6376\/files\/FullSizeRender_325bfa2a-468c-4450-946f-496c6da2f241.jpg?v=1787848463"},{"product_id":"common-tiger-forget-me-not-butterfly-earrings","title":"‘Common Tiger’ Forget-Me-Not Butterfly Earrings","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eDanaus genutia \u003c\/em\u003eor commonly known as The Common Tiger butterfly wings adorned with Forget-Me-Not flowers on Gold-Plated Stainless Steel hooks with cubic zirconia inlays.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA few interesting facts:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Common Tiger butterfly is a brush-footed butterfly found across South Asia, Southeast Asia \u0026amp; Australia. \u003cspan\u003eCaterpillars feed on poisonous milkweed and dogbane plants, storing toxic compounds in their bodies to make themselves taste bad to predators. They undertake seasonal migrations and gather in large groups after monsoon periods in regions like India.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEarring length: 5.5cm \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll butterflies are sustainably sourced\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Twisted Forest Creations","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55920752132264,"sku":null,"price":750.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0680\/2492\/6376\/files\/FullSizeRender_6596cf09-8467-4798-b61a-3ac3fe281b6c.jpg?v=1787849612"},{"product_id":"leopard-lacewing-freshwater-pearl-gemstone-butterfly-necklace","title":"‘Leopard Lacewing’ Freshwater Pearl \u0026 Gemstone Butterfly Necklace","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eCethosia cyane\u003c\/em\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eor commonly known as The Leopard Lacewing butterfly adorned with an Abalone center piece, Freshwater Pearls, Agate, Apatite \u0026amp; Unakite gemstones on a Gold-Plated Stainless Steel base.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eA few interesting facts:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eThe Leopard Lacewing is a striking tropical butterfly native to South and Southeast Asia. This is a male due to the bright orange and black with white flashes and V-shaped edge markings. The females have pale yellow, gray, or white colours with black spots. Their caterpillars feed strictly on passion flower vines. During seasonal rains, hundreds can be seen flying together in large spectacles. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eLength: 37.5cm \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eWith extender: 43cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eAll butterflies are sustainably sourced\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003ePlease note that each pearl \u0026amp; gemstone is naturally shaped \u0026amp; may thus differ in shape, size \u0026amp; colour \u0026amp; may contain minor imperfections.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Twisted Forest Creations","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55921317609640,"sku":null,"price":1810.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0680\/2492\/6376\/files\/FullSizeRender_c413dc5c-ff21-432b-85e0-53892283f863.jpg?v=1787853960"},{"product_id":"blue-moon-freshwater-pearl-gemstone-butterfly-necklace","title":"‘Blue Moon’ Freshwater Pearl \u0026 Gemstone Butterfly Necklace","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eHypolimnas bolina\u003c\/em\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eor commonly known as The Great Eggfly or Blue Moon butterfly adorned with an Abalone center piece \u0026amp; pendant, Freshwater Pearls, Mother of Pearl, Agate,\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003eLabradorite \u0026amp; Green Aventurine gemstones on a\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003eStainless Steel base.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eA few interesting facts:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eThe Great Eggfly has an incredibly wide geographic footprint, spanning from East Africa across Southern Asia, all the way to the islands of the Pacific Ocean. This is a male as it has deep black wings marked with white spots that are surrounded by a glowing, iridescent blue-violet fringe. The females are mostly dark brown or olive with white and orange markings. They earned their name because the females take great care of their young by staying close to guard their eggs. The males are very territorial, perching on branches to watch for rivals, and chase away potential predators. Females use Batesian mimicry, copying the look of toxic common crow butterflies (\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eEuploea\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e) to deter birds.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eLength: 36.5cm \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eWith extender: 42.5cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eAll butterflies are sustainably sourced\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003ePlease note that each pearl \u0026amp; gemstone is naturally shaped \u0026amp; may thus differ in shape, size \u0026amp; colour \u0026amp; may contain minor imperfections.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Twisted Forest Creations","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55921441996968,"sku":null,"price":1750.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0680\/2492\/6376\/files\/FullSizeRender_dd298004-1cb3-416d-a68d-e8b3e4412b64.jpg?v=1787855866"},{"product_id":"glassy-tiger-freshwater-pearl-gemstone-butterfly-necklace","title":"‘Glassy Tiger’ Freshwater Pearl \u0026 Gemstone Butterfly Necklace","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eParantica aglea\u003c\/em\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eor commonly known as The Glassy Tiger butterfly adorned with Freshwater Pearls, Garnet, Agate, Volcano Quartz, Yellow Jade gemstones, Red Pine Jasper \u0026amp; hand-sculpted Seashell flowers on a\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003eStainless Steel base.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eA few interesting facts:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eThe Glassy Tiger is a striking butterfly known for its semi-transparent wings that look like stained glass and is native to South and Southeast Asia. As caterpillars, they eat milkweed and silk vines, storing poisons in their bodies that stay with them into adulthood to fend off predators. Male butterflies gather on damp soil or mud to drink water and absorb essential minerals. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eLength: 37cm \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eWith extender: 43.5cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eAll butterflies are sustainably sourced\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003ePlease note that each pearl \u0026amp; gemstone is naturally shaped \u0026amp; may thus differ in shape, size \u0026amp; colour \u0026amp; may contain minor imperfections.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Twisted Forest Creations","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55921566384296,"sku":null,"price":2400.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0680\/2492\/6376\/files\/FullSizeRender_1bc918dc-2ffb-48c1-8d0f-e0860256201a.jpg?v=1787857867"},{"product_id":"sterling-silver-1935-butterfly-wing-fragment-necklace","title":"Sterling Silver 1935 Morpho Butterfly Wing Fragment Necklace A","description":"\u003cp\u003eA Morpho butterfly wing fragment from 1935 set in a Sterling Silver \u0026amp; Cubic Zirconia pendant with a 45cm Sterling Silver chain.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSome interesting facts:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Morpho butterfly is one of the largest \u0026amp; most famous butterflies in the world, native to the tropical rainforests of Central \u0026amp; South America. \u003cspan\u003eTheir wings do not contain any blue pigment. Instead, the brilliant metallic colour comes from \u003c\/span\u003emicroscopic scales\u003cspan\u003e that refract and bend light through a process called structural colouration. When flying, their erratic, flashing blue wings appear and disappear rapidly, confusing predators. When they land and fold their wings, they vanish against the brown forest bark. Their unique wing scale structure has inspired engineers to develop anti-counterfeiting technology for currency and medical security features.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e*All butterflies were sustainable sourced\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Twisted Forest Creations","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56042547314856,"sku":null,"price":1710.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0680\/2492\/6376\/files\/FullSizeRender_b8cdea16-57a1-484f-82ec-2dc774a232b9.jpg?v=1792946500"},{"product_id":"sterling-silver-1935-butterfly-wing-fragment-ring","title":"Sterling Silver 1935 Morpho Butterfly Wing Fragment Ring Q","description":"\u003cp\u003eA Morpho sulkowskyi butterfly wing fragment from 1935 set in a Sterling Silver \u0026amp; Cubic Zirconia ring - Size Q\u003cbr\u003e*One-of-a-kind*\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSome interesting facts:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Morpho butterfly is one of the largest \u0026amp; most famous butterflies in the world, native to the tropical rainforests of Central \u0026amp; South America. \u003cspan\u003eTheir wings do not contain any blue pigment. Instead, the brilliant metallic colour comes from \u003c\/span\u003emicroscopic scales\u003cspan\u003e that refract and bend light through a process called structural colouration. When flying, their erratic, flashing blue wings appear and disappear rapidly, confusing predators. When they land and fold their wings, they vanish against the brown forest bark. Their unique wing scale structure has inspired engineers to develop anti-counterfeiting technology for currency and medical security features.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e*All butterflies were sustainable sourced\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Twisted Forest Creations","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56043324866728,"sku":null,"price":1750.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0680\/2492\/6376\/files\/73B7CCBE-C518-4354-A3CD-94CD1C768C92.jpg?v=1790191681"},{"product_id":"sterling-silver-1935-butterfly-wing-fragment-necklace-b","title":"Sterling Silver 1935 Morpho Butterfly Wing Fragment Necklace B","description":"\u003cp\u003eA Morpho sulkowskyi butterfly wing fragment from 1935 set in a Sterling Silver \u0026amp; Cubic Zirconia pendant with a 45cm Sterling Silver chain.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSome interesting facts:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Morpho butterfly is one of the largest \u0026amp; most famous butterflies in the world, native to the tropical rainforests of Central \u0026amp; South America. \u003cspan\u003eTheir wings do not contain any blue pigment. Instead, the brilliant metallic colour comes from \u003c\/span\u003emicroscopic scales\u003cspan\u003e that refract and bend light through a process called structural colouration. When flying, their erratic, flashing blue wings appear and disappear rapidly, confusing predators. When they land and fold their wings, they vanish against the brown forest bark. Their unique wing scale structure has inspired engineers to develop anti-counterfeiting technology for currency and medical security features.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e*All butterflies were sustainable sourced\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Twisted Forest Creations","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56043378671784,"sku":null,"price":1710.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0680\/2492\/6376\/files\/FullSizeRender_fe2760d3-ccf6-4061-a8f9-c90f141c1269.jpg?v=1792947749"},{"product_id":"untitled-oct7_11-50-46","title":"‘False Tiger Moth’ Sterling Silver Necklace","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eDysphania militaris \u003c\/em\u003eor commonly known as The False Tiger Moth wing fragment embedded in a Sterling Silver frame, on a Sterling Silver chain.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA few interesting facts:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe False Tiger Moth uses their bold wing patterns \u0026amp; colours to mimic the toxic Tiger Moth. This deters predators from eating them, however they do not actually produce defensive toxins. Unlike most moths that are nocturnal, the False Tiger Moth is a day-flying moth \u0026amp; is often mistaken for a butterfly! As caterpillars they use a technique called twig mimicry where they hold a static pose to look like plant stems to trick predators. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePendant: 17mm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChain length: 45cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll moths are sustainably sourced\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Twisted Forest Creations","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67620529143976,"sku":null,"price":1350.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0680\/2492\/6376\/files\/FullSizeRender_8b68d4f4-509a-4f4a-9c63-eb52ba822427.jpg?v=1791377917"},{"product_id":"tailed-jay-butterfly-sterling-silver-earrings","title":"‘Tailed Jay Butterfly’ Sterling Silver Earrings","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eGraphium agamemnon \u003c\/em\u003eor commonly known as The Tailed Jay Butterfly wing fragments embedded in Sterling Silver frames, on Sterling Silver studs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA few interesting facts:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTailed Jay Butterflies are notorious fast fliers, their wings are in a constant vibration state (like hummingbirds) even when landed \u0026amp; feeding. The vivid green spots on their wings are not caused by pigment, the scales are structured like tiny mirrors, reflecting green wavelengths while absorbing others. They start out as very feisty caterpillars, when threatened they rear up on their prolegs \u0026amp; push out a pair of bright yellow, foul smelling horns to chase away predators.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePendants: 17mm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll butterflies are sustainably sourced\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Twisted Forest Creations","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67620861837480,"sku":null,"price":1470.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0680\/2492\/6376\/files\/FullSizeRender_fdfe4e62-771a-4c8c-b676-5895c1ec5be3.jpg?v=1791376737"},{"product_id":"m","title":"Sterling Silver 1935 Morpho Butterfly Wing Fragment Ring P","description":"\u003cp\u003eA Morpho sulkowskyi butterfly wing fragment from 1935 set in a Sterling Silver \u0026amp; Cubic Zirconia ring - Size P\u003cbr\u003e*One-of-a-kind*\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSome interesting facts:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Morpho butterfly is one of the largest \u0026amp; most famous butterflies in the world, native to the tropical rainforests of Central \u0026amp; South America. \u003cspan\u003eTheir wings do not contain any blue pigment. Instead, the brilliant metallic colour comes from \u003c\/span\u003emicroscopic scales\u003cspan\u003e that refract and bend light through a process called structural colouration. When flying, their erratic, flashing blue wings appear and disappear rapidly, confusing predators. When they land and fold their wings, they vanish against the brown forest bark. Their unique wing scale structure has inspired engineers to develop anti-counterfeiting technology for currency and medical security features.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e*All butterflies were sustainable sourced\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Twisted Forest Creations","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67621144592552,"sku":null,"price":1750.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0680\/2492\/6376\/files\/FullSizeRender_439c9800-4336-45d1-9133-7d85d907ac85.jpg?v=1791382281"},{"product_id":"reversible-glass-leopard-lacewing-butterfly-necklace","title":"Reversible Glass Leopard Lacewing Butterfly Necklace","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eCethosia cyane\u003c\/em\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eor commonly known as The Leopard Lacewing butterfly wing fragment in a 23mm x 23mm Gold-Plated Stainless Steel glass pendant.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eA few interesting facts:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eThe Leopard Lacewing is a striking tropical butterfly native to South and Southeast Asia. This is a male due to the bright orange and black with white flashes and V-shaped edge markings. The females have pale yellow, gray, or white colours with black spots. Their caterpillars feed strictly on passion flower vines. During seasonal rains, hundreds can be seen flying together in large spectacles. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eLength: 40cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eWith extender: 46cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eAll butterflies are sustainably sourced\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Twisted Forest Creations","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67717895782568,"sku":null,"price":980.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0680\/2492\/6376\/files\/FullSizeRender_c6397e43-6c09-48b3-96a5-d09c618480ba.jpg?v=1792695472"},{"product_id":"reversible-glass-1935-cracker-butterfly-necklace","title":"Reversible Glass 1935 Cracker Butterfly Necklace","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cem\u003eHamadryas feronia\u003c\/em\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eor commonly known as The Cracker butterfly wing fragment from 1935 set in a 23mm x 23mm Stainless Steel glass pendant.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eA few interesting facts:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThese butterflies are known as Crackers due to the ability of the males of several species to produce a sound similar to the crackling of bacon in a frying pan. Only males can produce the sound, but both males \u0026amp; females can detect it. All Hamadryas species have a beautiful calico pattern which acts as an extremely effective camouflage against the bark of trees.\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eLength: 40cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eWith extender: 46cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eAll butterflies are sustainably sourced\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Twisted Forest Creations","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67717937201320,"sku":null,"price":980.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0680\/2492\/6376\/files\/FullSizeRender_9029b471-f476-4533-a61d-a40d0b5a946c.jpg?v=1792695431"},{"product_id":"reversible-glass-lime-butterfly-necklace","title":"Reversible Glass Lime Butterfly Necklace","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePapilio demoleus \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003eor commonly known as The Lime butterfly wing fragment in a 23mm x 23mm Stainless Steel glass pendant.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eA few interesting facts:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUnlike most members of the swallowtail family, the lime butterfly does not have the signature tail-like extensions on its hindwings. Instead, it has a rounded edge marked with orange and blue eyespots. Females lay their eggs on citrus plants—such as lime, lemon, and orange trees—where the caterpillars feed on the leaves. Young caterpillars look like fresh bird droppings, a clever camouflage that helps them hide from predators. As the caterpillars grow larger, they turn bright green with fake eyespots to mimic a snake. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eLength: 40cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eWith extender: 46cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eAll butterflies are sustainably sourced\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Twisted Forest Creations","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67718138724520,"sku":null,"price":950.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0680\/2492\/6376\/files\/FullSizeRender_1f4c347d-8373-42c7-98a5-e636fc9517fb.jpg?v=1792692148"},{"product_id":"reversible-glass-common-jay-butterfly-necklace","title":"Reversible Glass Common Jay Butterfly Necklace","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGraphium doson \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003eor commonly known as The Common Jay butterfly wing fragment in a 23mm x 23mm Gold-Plated Stainless Steel glass pendant.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eA few interesting facts:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e•Male Common Jays practice a specialised behaviour called \u003c\/span\u003emud-puddling\u003cspan\u003e, where they gather on damp sand \u0026amp; soil to absorb vital minerals. To maximise their intake, they use a \"filter-feeding\" technique by using their long proboscis to continuously suck up water, extract the nutrients, and \u003c\/span\u003erapidly pump the excess water out\u003cspan\u003e to dissolve and re-absorb more minerals. When a group gathers on the damp ground, they display a unique sense of coordination. Almost all the butterflies will face the exact same direction, straight into the wind, while keeping their wings erect and constantly quivering. You will rarely catch a Common Jay sitting still unless it is puddling or sleeping. They are incredibly fast, erratic fliers that dart through forest paths and gardens. Even when they stop to feed on flowers, they keep their wings fluttering at lightning-fast speeds, closely mimicking the hovering behavior of a hummingbird.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eLength: 40cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eWith extender: 46cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eAll butterflies are sustainably sourced\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Twisted Forest Creations","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67718290866344,"sku":null,"price":980.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0680\/2492\/6376\/files\/FullSizeRender_bbdf749c-1f24-4f7d-87f8-78d621d69867.jpg?v=1792693825"},{"product_id":"yellow-orange-tip-butterfly-necklace","title":"Yellow Orange Tip Butterfly Necklace","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003ci\u003eIxias pyrene \u003c\/i\u003eor commonly known as The Yellow Orange Tip butterfly wing fragment in a 12mm x 12mm Gold-Plated Stainless Steel pendant.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eLength: 40cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eWith extender: 46cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eA few interesting facts:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e•Only the males have the bright orange wing tips; females are white with dark grey or black wing tips. \u003cbr\u003e•Females are very careful to lay only one egg per plant because the caterpillars are cannibalistic and will eat neighbouring eggs or smaller siblings to reduce competition for food. \u003cbr\u003e•They spend roughly 8 to 9 months of the year as a boomerang-shaped chrysalis (pupa) attached to plant stems or twigs before emerging in early spring.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e•Their appearance changes dramatically based on when they hatch. Dry-season males display a vibrant, deep sulphur-yellow upperside with distinct triangular orange patches. In the rainy season, the black borders expand drastically across both wings, darkening their overall look.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAll butterflies are sustainably sourced\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Twisted Forest Creations","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67735075651752,"sku":null,"price":580.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0680\/2492\/6376\/files\/FullSizeRender_a44c6a77-fe44-4a00-bc03-2dc396be6b6f.jpg?v=1792943594"},{"product_id":"leopard-lacewing-butterfly-necklace","title":"Leopard Lacewing Butterfly Necklace","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eCethosia cyane\u003c\/em\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eor commonly known as The Leopard Lacewing butterfly wing fragment in a 12mm x 12mm Stainless Steel pendant.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eLength: 40cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eWith extender: 46cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eA few interesting facts:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eThe Leopard Lacewing is a striking tropical butterfly native to South and Southeast Asia. This is a male due to the bright orange and black with white flashes and V-shaped edge markings. The females have pale yellow, gray, or white colours with black spots. Their caterpillars feed strictly on passion flower vines. During seasonal rains, hundreds can be seen flying together in large spectacles. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eAll butterflies are sustainably sourced\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Twisted Forest Creations","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67735090397352,"sku":null,"price":560.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0680\/2492\/6376\/files\/FullSizeRender_6b541d80-a53b-43df-8e04-025bb4fe6372.jpg?v=1792945189"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0680\/2492\/6376\/collections\/FD263158-9564-4101-9F6E-CAA318B85102.jpg?v=1792657085","url":"https:\/\/www.twistedforestcreations.co.za\/collections\/butterflies.oembed","provider":"Twisted Forest Creations","version":"1.0","type":"link"}