Gossamer-Winged Butterfly Specimen in Resin

Gossamer-winged butterflies are named for a word that used to mean spider silk, which feels appropriate for something this delicate ending up preserved in resin on a gothic shelf somewhere.

Small but striking, this real preserved specimen from Our Earth Life is encased in crystal clear acrylic resin and kept exactly as it was. No embellishment, no artificial colouring, just the actual insect suspended and held. It's the kind of thing that rewards a close look, the sort of object that sits quietly on a desk or windowsill and accumulates meaning. Entomology, the macabre, and dark aesthetic collecting have always shared the same cabinet space.

Real preserved gossamer-winged butterfly in clear acrylic resin. Approximately 40x40mm. Supplied by Our Earth Life. Natural variation in wing pattern and specimen size applies.