{"product_id":"insect-pinning-class-great-yellow-mormon-butterfly","title":"Insect Pinning Class: Great Yellow Mormon Butterfly","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecies\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cem\u003e \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003ePapilio lowi - male \u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLocation\u003c\/strong\u003e: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eSan Francisco, 766 Valencia St.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eThe Great Yellow Mormon Butterfly (\u003cem\u003ePapilio lowi\u003c\/em\u003e) is a large and particularly good-looking swallowtail native to Southeast Asia. Its broad wings are mostly black, broken up by an almost ghostly blue-yellowish wash and flashes of red that make the whole thing look a little more dramatic than your average butterfly. Which, you know, is generally considered a good thing.\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSo, about that name… The slightly unusual “Mormon” name dates back to Victorian entomologists, who jokingly associated the multiple female forms found in some \u003cem\u003ePapilio\u003c\/em\u003e species with polygamy and, by extension, Mormonism. The name stuck. We’re not saying it’s a great name or anything, but it is an interesting little artifact of the time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis butterfly speaks for itself, so we won’t drone on here. If you’re looking for a beautiful but questionably named butterfly, this is the one for you.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the class:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\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\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\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eImportant Details:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eClasses will be held at 766 Valencia St., San Francisco.\u003cbr\u003eChildren under 18 must be accompanied by an adult.\u003cbr\u003eCancellations must be made at least 72 hours before the class to receive store credit, redeemable for merchandise or future classes.\u003cbr\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","brand":"Paxton Gate","offers":[{"title":"October 28th (7pm-9pm)","offer_id":51342251983072,"sku":"442318","price":110.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0077\/2797\/2442\/files\/Paxton_Gate_Workshop_yellow2.jpg?v=1783969056","url":"https:\/\/paxtongate.com\/products\/insect-pinning-class-great-yellow-mormon-butterfly","provider":"Paxton Gate","version":"1.0","type":"link"}