{"product_id":"insect-pinning-class-forest-giant-owl-butterfly","title":"Insect Pinning Class: Giant Forest Owl Butterfly","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"86\" data-end=\"118\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"86\" data-end=\"118\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecies\u003c\/strong\u003e: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003eCaligo eurilochus\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"86\" data-end=\"118\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLocation\u003c\/strong\u003e: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eSan Francisco, 766 Valencia St.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNature is sneaky. We don't think that's brought up nearly enough when discussing the natural world. Everything from color-shifting octopuses to praying mantises that look just like dead leaves and rabbits that change from brown to white with the seasons. Nature has a ton of tricks up its sleeve, which makes sense given the millions of years of evolution that shaped it.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpeaking of nature and its sleight-of-hand foolery, the Giant Forest Owl Butterfly is definitely one of our favorite tricksters, and it's pretty easy to see why. Not only is it a massive butterfly, it's also doing everything it can to tell predators, \"No, really. I'm an owl. You don't want any of this smoke.\" By piggybacking on an owl's reputation as an incredibly skilled hunter feared by just about everything smaller than it, this butterfly survives on smoke and mirrors. Which suits it just fine considering that almost everything looking to make lunch out of it is probably terrified of the hooting stealth bomber of the bird world. If you've ever dissected an owl pellet, you know why.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt's not all bird cosplay, either. These butterflies are part of the morpho family, and while they may not have the eye-watering blue of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMorpho didius\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e or the shimmering iridescence of the Pearl Morpho, they do have a subtle blue glow hidden on the underside of their wings. In its own way, it's just as beautiful. The giant owl eyes on one side are already enough to steal the show, so the dreamy blue scales on the other are just a bonus.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIf you want to learn more about fooling predators with clever disguises, or just how a resourceful butterfly makes its way in the world, join us for the workshop. You probably won't walk away with the ability to shapeshift into a bear, but you definitely will walk away with a pretty cool butterfly for your collection.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"1348\" data-start=\"1002\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1022\" data-start=\"1002\"\u003eAbout the class:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1348\" data-start=\"1002\"\u003eIn this hands-on, two-hour class, you will learn the full process of butterfly pinning, from hydration to pinning and preservation. Our expert instructor will guide you step by step, and you will use a Paxton Gate spreading kit to transform your moth into a preserved specimen you will get to take home and show off.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1386\" data-start=\"1350\"\u003eInside each kit, you will receive:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 Box of entomology pins\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 Anchor pin\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e4 Strips vellum paper\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eForceps\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePinning board\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInstruction pamphlet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"1562\" data-start=\"1540\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1562\" data-start=\"1540\"\u003eImportant Details:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-is-only-node=\"\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-end=\"2006\" data-start=\"1564\"\u003eClasses will be held at 766 Valencia St., San Francisco.\u003cbr data-end=\"1623\" data-start=\"1620\"\u003eChildren under 18 must be accompanied by an adult.\u003cbr data-end=\"1676\" data-start=\"1673\"\u003eCancellations must be made at least 72 hours before the class to receive store credit, redeemable for merchandise or future classes.\u003cbr data-end=\"1811\" data-start=\"1808\"\u003ePre-registration is required, as materials must be prepared for each student and space is very limited. Please arrive promptly at the start time. Students are encouraged to bring lunch or snacks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1564\" data-end=\"2006\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Paxton Gate","offers":[{"title":"September 13th (12pm-2pm)","offer_id":51342248935648,"sku":"442314","price":110.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0077\/2797\/2442\/files\/Paxton_Gate_Workshop_Owl_butterfly.jpg?v=1775576455","url":"https:\/\/paxtongate.com\/products\/insect-pinning-class-forest-giant-owl-butterfly","provider":"Paxton Gate","version":"1.0","type":"link"}