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sp5🦋 Iridescent Damselfly Display – Euphaea variegata SpecimenAdd a touch of natural wonder to your oddities collection with this stunning, ethically sourced Euphaea variegata damselfly specimen (commonly known as a Gossamerwing). Hailing from Old World tropical regions, these incredible creatures are famous for their brilliant, metallic coloration.This specific piece features a mesmerizing visual trick: the specimen displays completely different colors depending on how you look at it! One side of the wings is a rich purple, while the reverse side shifts into a beautiful metallic blue-greenish hue.✨ Product Details
- Magical Color Shift: Features vibrant purple on one side and an iridescent blue/green on the opposite side.
- Quantity: This listing is for ONE (1) specimen
📝 Please Note
- Natural Variations: The photos pictured are a beautiful example of the specimen you will receive. Because these are real, natural items, slight variations in size, shape, and exact color intensity are completely normal and make your piece uniquely yours!
- Damselfly vs. Dragonfly: While closely related to dragonflies (both belong to the order Odonata), this specimen is technically a damselfly from the Euphaeidae family.
🌿 Fun Species Facts
- Scientific Name: Euphaea variegata
- Family: Euphaeidae (Gossamerwings), a small and unique family of about 70 species.
- Habitat: Found near pristine, fast-flowing forest streams in tropical regions.
- Nature's Jewels: They are celebrated by collectors worldwide for their metallic, light-refracting wings that naturally shift color in the light.
Perfect for curiosity cabinets, goth home decor, witchy altars, or as a unique gift for entomology lovers and insect collectors**** Welcome to Scenic City Oddities ****Where Macabre Meets Magical****
Thank you for visiting Scenic City Oddities! We specialize in unique, handmade creations perfect for your curiosity cabinet, Dark Academia decor, or a standout addition to any "Man Cave." Our items make wonderful gifts for birthdays, anniversaries, holidays, or any special occasion. Follow the white rabbit into a world of macabre wonders and magical finds!
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* What We Specialize In:Antique Victorian-Style Displays & Dark Academia decorEthical Taxidermy & Insect Displays (Anthropomorphic, bone art,animal, insect art and specimens)Custom Displays built to your specificationsHandmade Curiosity Jewelry & unique oddities
* Our Sustainability Promise: We care deeply about the natural world. We do our absolute best to ensure that all plant, animal, and insect specimens used in our displays are sustainably and ethically sourced.
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* Shipping & Safe Arrival GuaranteeExpert Packaging: All displays are meticulously packed to ensure a safe, damage-free arrival.Full Insurance Included: Postal insurance (USPS, ShipSaver, etc.) is 100% included in your shipping fees or item pricing.
** In the Unlikely Event of Shipping Damage:Please contact us as soon as you receive the damaged item and forward pictures of the damaged item, box and label. We will then determine the best course of action to correct rectify the issue.Per standard carrier rules, postal services now require the recipient to bring the damaged item, the original box, and all original packing material into a local post office for a physical inspection before insurance claims are approved. Once you have the item inspected, simply forward us a copy of the postal receipt acknowledging the inspection and USPS damage, and we will process your refund.Our priority is secure packaging, saving us both the stress of dealing with shipping issues and trying to avoid these scenarios entirely!
* Return Policy-no returns on this item.
*Incorrect or Insufficient Addresses:Please double-check your shipping address at checkout! If an item is returned to us by the carrier due to an incorrect or insufficient address or any other reason:To Reship: We will happily resend the item to your corrected address once the buyer purchases a new shipping label to cover the secondary postage. A link for the new postage amount will be sent to the buyer.For a Refund: We will refund your payment minus the shipping and handling costs, shipping charges are non-refundable.
