Ulysses Caterpillar Earrings (Statement 7cm)

$24.00 $42.00

Discover Far North Queensland’s extraordinary and unique bugs and insects.

These XL wooden earrings feature the quirky and rarely-seen caterpillar of the Ulysses Butterfly—a striking native species found in the rainforests of Far North Queensland. Made from responsibly sourced wood with hypoallergenic stainless steel hooks, they’re lightweight, bold, and full of personality. A unique gift for butterfly lovers, insect collectors, and nature nerds.

Discover Far North Queensland’s extraordinary and unique bugs and insects.

These XL wooden earrings feature the quirky and rarely-seen caterpillar of the Ulysses Butterfly—a striking native species found in the rainforests of Far North Queensland. Made from responsibly sourced wood with hypoallergenic stainless steel hooks, they’re lightweight, bold, and full of personality. A unique gift for butterfly lovers, insect collectors, and nature nerds.

    • Dimensions: 5cm x 5cm (4mm thickness)

    • Findings: Hypoallergenic stainless steel fishhook findings, comfortable for sensitive ears.

    • 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 Ulysses Butterfly (Papilio ulysses) is Queensland’s favourite butterfly and the emblem of tourism across the Cairns region and Far North Queensland. This large swallowtail has a wingspan of up to 13 cm and is characterised by its iridescent electric-blue wings, which flash brightly in flight.

    Ulysses butterflies are elusive, darting through the rainforest in a fast, erratic manner to avoid predators. These flying habits add to the butterfly’s majestic charm, as they flicker flirtatiously through the rainforest in glimmers of electric blue that delight the eye.

    They have a relatively short life cycle, living in their butterfly form for only two to four weeks before their wings tire. The Ulysses Butterfly is found across Queensland, Australia, as well as in Indonesia, Papua New Guinea, and the Solomon Islands.

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

    -       Remove for sleep or exercise.

    -       Avoid contact with lotions, perfume or excessive sunlight.

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

    -       Handle with care.

    Due to the nature of this material, each piece is subject to the natural variations in wood grain, texture and colour expected when using natural materials. Be mindful of this before committing to buy as we do not accept returns for earrings as outlined in our returns policy.

  • -       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.