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Green-spotted Triangle Butterfly Wooden Pin

$22.00

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

Bright and eye-catching, the Green-Spotted Triangle Butterfly is a tropical gem of Far North Queensland. This 38mm wooden pin captures its bold emerald markings and striking black wings in wearable form. Designed for jackets, hats, bags, or lapels, it’s a versatile piece of nature-inspired jewellery made with sustainability at its heart.

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

Bright and eye-catching, the Green-Spotted Triangle Butterfly is a tropical gem of Far North Queensland. This 38mm wooden pin captures its bold emerald markings and striking black wings in wearable form. Designed for jackets, hats, bags, or lapels, it’s a versatile piece of nature-inspired jewellery made with sustainability at its heart.

    • 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 Green-spotted Triangle Butterfly (Graphium macfarlanei) is a striking swallowtail with a wingspan of about 70 mm, found along Far North Queensland’s rainforest edges from the Gulf to the north-eastern coasts. Its range also extends across the Moluccas, New Guinea, the Admiralty Islands, and New Britain. Known for its vivid green to yellow triangular spots set against dark brown wings, it is among the most distinctive of Australia’s swallowtails.

    The caterpillar feeds on both native and introduced plants, including Desmos species, Annona muricata (soursop), and Rollinia deliciosa, passing through several instars before pupating in a chrysalis. The pupa, typically green with brown markings, attaches to foliage via a girdle and cremaster.

    Adults emerge to bask in sunshine and feed on nectar from forest blossoms, adding a delicate yet vivid presence to FNQ’s tropical canopy before continuing their range across the region.

  • -       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.