Goliath Birdwing Collection

The Goliath Birdwing is the second largest butterfly species in the world, next only to Queen Alexandra’s birdwing. This species is also the second most poisonous butterfly in the world. Though it’s poison can’t kill people, if consumed it can kill smaller animals like rats, birds and reptiles. The butterfly is found in a very limited area of rainforest on the island of New Guinea and smaller adjacent islands.

This pair of Goliath Birdwings (Ornithoptera goliath samson) have been hand set by our expert entomologists in our studio and elegantly mounted in a museum quality deep box frame.

Frame: Satin finished acrylic

Mount: 300 GSM acid free card stock with a 2 mm bevelled edge matboard border

Display: Self standing frame or wall hanging bracket

Dimensions: 31 x 22 x 6cm

The picture shown is an example of the quality that you can expect to receive. Please be aware that, as these are natural products, they are subject to some variation. While no two insects are exactly alike, each of the specimens in our collection fall within the morphological perimeters for their species.

All of the insects in our collection are responsibly and ethically sourced through sustainable insect farming and commercial breeding.

This approach helps native communities generate a sustainable and equitable income, while providing an economic incentive to protect endangered habitats rather than environmentally destructive practices such as deforestation for logging and agriculture.