Blue Moon Butterfly Wooden Pin

$22.00

Discover the beauty of Far North Queensland’s most eye-catching, well-loved butterflies and moths.

This eco-friendly Blue Moon Butterfly wooden pin showcases the striking Cairns Eggfly, a native Far North Queensland species. Made from sustainably sourced wood, it’s a lightweight, nature-inspired accessory perfect for butterfly lovers, insect collectors, or lovers of tropical wildlife. Artwork by Jenna Minchin.

Discover the beauty of Far North Queensland’s most eye-catching, well-loved butterflies and moths.

This eco-friendly Blue Moon Butterfly wooden pin showcases the striking Cairns Eggfly, a native Far North Queensland species. Made from sustainably sourced wood, it’s a lightweight, nature-inspired accessory perfect for butterfly lovers, insect collectors, or lovers of tropical wildlife. Artwork by Jenna Minchin.

    • Dimensions: 38mm x 38mm (4mm thickness)

    • Findings: Hypoallergenic stainless-steel pin back, with rubber clasp.

    • Eco-friendly Materials: FSC-certified, responsibly sourced Cherry/Maple/Birch/or Walnut veneered MDF (exact wood species subject to availability).

    • Design: UV resistant, high saturation, matte finish, single-sided design.

  • The Blue Moon Butterfly (Hypolimnas bolina), also known as the Cairns or Common Eggfly, is found across Australia, New Zealand, the Indian Ocean, the South Pacific, and South-East Asia. It takes its name from the ‘moon’ or ‘egg’-like white circles on the male’s wings. The Blue Moon Butterfly mimics poisonous species such as the Common Crow Butterfly, imitating their speckled wing markings to deter predators. Female Blue Moon Butterflies are attentive mothers, often inspecting leaves for ants before laying their eggs and guarding them from harm. Males can be territorial, engaging in aerial battles with other males to defend their chosen areas—a spectacle sometimes seen in Cairns gardens.

  • -       Remove item when showering, swimming or when in contact with water.

    -       Remove for sleep or exercise.

    -       Remove from clothing before washing.

    -       Avoid contact with lotions, perfume or excessive sunlight.

    -       Keep in a cool, dry location when not being warn.

    -       Handle with care.

  • -       Cairns Local: Designed and assembled in Cairns by artist Jenna Minchin: Owner of The Jungle Collection, Cairns local of 13 years, established artist and regionally recognised entrepreneur. 

    -       Support Small: We operate from our retail store in the heart of Cairns city, in Oceana Walk Arcade (since Sept 2024). To keep our focus small & sustainable, we only hold small quantities of stock, choosing to create small batches of products to respond to demand.

    -       Sustainably Focused: To honour the Rainforest and the wildlife within it, we strive to use ethical, sustainable and responsibly sourced materials for our products (when possible, to do so). This includes responsibly sourced wood, recycled acrylic, reclaimed steel and recycled papers. More information on this can be found in our policy page.