{"product_id":"l148e-real-dandelion-head-caterpillar-glass-dome-curiosity-oddity-display","title":"L148e Real Dandelion Head \u0026 Caterpillar Glass Dome Curiosity Oddity display","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInsect Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e caterpillar\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Glass Dome display\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mixed Materials\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHandmade:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/p\u003eL69c #5  This beautiful display is sure to make you smile!  This is a Dandelion Flower top (so it is Fragile-be very careful when opening) that is surrounded by preserved flowers, moss and a caterpillar, a ladybug and snail! Delicate and elegant, sure to bring a smile.  This display is approx. 4 1\/2  x 2  1\/2\" with a glass top and cork bottom.  \u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e*Please note:  A few of the Dandelion seeds can break off the main piece in shipping. This is natural and will not hurt the display at all.  They stay contained in the dome and actually add a bit more beauty to the piece. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eDandelion facts:\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan style='color: rgb(32, 33, 36); font-family: \"Google Sans\", Roboto, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 22px;'\u003eDandelion is \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style='background-color: rgba(80, 151, 255, 0.18); color: rgb(4, 12, 40); font-family: \"Google Sans\", Roboto, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 22px;'\u003ea short-lived perennial that will grow just about anywhere, regardless of soil conditions, but rich soil will improve its growth\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style='color: rgb(32, 33, 36); font-family: \"Google Sans\", Roboto, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 22px;'\u003e. They withstand frost and freezes and tolerate crowding. Heat and insufficient moisture will cause the leaves to get bitter, but it won't kill the plant.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(32, 33, 34); font-family: sans-serif; font-size: 14px;\"\u003eThe flower heads mature into spherical seed heads sometimes called blowballs\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(32, 33, 34); font-family: sans-serif; font-size: 14px;\"\u003e or clocks (in both British and American English)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(32, 33, 34); font-family: sans-serif; font-size: 14px;\"\u003e containing many single-seeded fruits called achenes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(32, 33, 34); font-family: sans-serif; font-size: 14px;\"\u003e. Each achene is attached to a pappus\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(32, 33, 34); font-family: sans-serif; font-size: 14px;\"\u003e of fine hair-like material which enables wind-aided dispersal over long distances.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(32, 33, 34); font-family: sans-serif; font-size: 14px;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cfont color=\"#202122\" face=\"sans-serif\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14px;\"\u003eSpecies: Malacosoma\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cfont color=\"#202122\" face=\"sans-serif\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14px;\"\u003eThis insect is the most variable of the North American species of Malacosoma, in which six subspecies and several unclassified forms have been recognized.  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cfont color=\"#202122\" face=\"sans-serif\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14px;\"\u003e They are often considered pests due to their habit of defoliating trees. They are among the most social of all caterpillars and exhibit many noteworthy behaviors.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cfont color=\"#202122\" face=\"sans-serif\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14px;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cfont color=\"#202122\" face=\"sans-serif\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14px;\"\u003eTent caterpillars are moderately sized caterpillars, or moth larvae, belonging to the genus Malacosoma in the family Lasiocampidae. Twenty-six species have been described, six of which occur in North America and the rest in Eurasia. Some species are considered to have subspecies as well.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cfont color=\"#202122\" face=\"sans-serif\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14px;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cfont color=\"#202122\" face=\"sans-serif\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14px;\"\u003eThe forest tent caterpillar moth is nocturnal, taking flight soon after nightfall and returning to rest before dawn. It is not known how far an egg-laden female can fly, but there is one credible report of this species flying hundreds of kilometers with the assistance of an unusually strong wind.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cfont color=\"#202122\" face=\"sans-serif\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14px;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(32, 33, 34); font-family: sans-serif; font-size: 14px;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cfont rwr=\"1\" style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: Arial;\"\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"color: rgb(34, 34, 34); font-family: Roboto, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 18.6667px;\"\u003e\u003cfont rwr=\"1\" size=\"4\"\u003eNOTE:  If your item is in a glass dome please be aware that the domes are NOT permanently connected to the base.  Care has to be taken when opening or removing the dome so not to damage the display or specimen. \u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"color: rgb(34, 34, 34); font-family: Roboto, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 18.6667px;\"\u003e\u003cfont rwr=\"1\" size=\"4\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/div\u003eIf you are purchasing one of my Victorian displays and are familiar with Antique Victorian displays,  you are aware of that they have usually fallen into disarray and disintegrated to the point that they no longer show well.  My displays mimic the antique look without everything being washed out and tattered due to extreme age.  I keep my displays as economical as possible enabling me to make them a lot more affordable than the true antiques. Every display shows well and is sure to be noticed and commented on! All my displays are hand crafted using only the highest quality of items available and as many natural pieces as possible.  Much time and thought are invested into each ONE OF A KIND DISPLAY (unless otherwise noted) as to bring life to the natural beauty of each animal so they may be enjoyed for years to come.  These displays will fascinate as well as inspire wonder in all who view!\u003c\/font\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"font-size: 18.6667px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size: 18.6667px; font-family: Roboto, arial, sans-serif; color: rgb(34, 34, 34);\"\u003e\n\u003cfont size=\"4\"\u003eCheck us out!  \u003c\/font\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003ePlease check out our other displays, they make wonderful Christmas, Birthday, Anniversary and some even Man Cave displays!  \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Roboto, arial, sans-serif; color: rgb(34, 34, 34);\"\u003eWe also specialize in Antique Victorian Style displays, insects, animals as well as many other handmade wonderful and unique items and displays!  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cfont face=\"Roboto, arial, sans-serif\" style=\"color: rgb(34, 34, 34);\"\u003eI have lots of little items for your curiosity cabinets as well!\u003c\/font\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cfont face=\"Roboto, arial, sans-serif\" style=\"color: rgb(34, 34, 34);\"\u003eIF YOU PURCHASE A SECOND ITEM WITH YOUR ORDER AND SEND US A MESSAGE WITH THE ORDER THAT SAYS \"GIFT\", WE WILL INCLUDE A GIFT WITH YOUR ORDER.  ALL ORDERS MUST HAVE 2 OR MORE DIFFERENT ITEMS (NOT ALL OF THE SAME) TO QUALIFY.  OUR WAY OF SAYING \"THANK YOU\" FOR TAKING THE TIME TO LOOK!  \u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size: 18.6667px; font-family: Roboto, arial, sans-serif; color: rgb(34, 34, 34);\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-size: large; font-family: Roboto, arial, sans-serif; color: rgb(34, 34, 34);\"\u003eAll displays will be carefully packed to the best of our ability to insure a safe and damage free arrival. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Roboto, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 18.6667px; color: rgb(34, 34, 34);\"\u003eWith Ground Advantage and Priority mail\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: large; font-family: Roboto, arial, sans-serif; color: rgb(34, 34, 34);\"\u003e you will be covered by $100 worth of insurance.  If damage occurs in shipping and your item was shipped with Ground Advantage or Priority mail, the post office now requires you to bring the package in to a postal center\/office for inspection before any insurance payments will be approved and the item has to be in the original shipping box with all packing as you received still in box.  Your refund will be processed once the package has been inspected and the receipt from the post office acknowledging the inspection is forwarded to us. This is an ordeal that no one wants to go through, including us, so we do our best to make sure no one has too!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cfont face=\"Roboto, arial, sans-serif\" style=\"font-size: large; color: rgb(34, 34, 34);\"\u003e \u003c\/font\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003e\n\u003cfont face=\"Arial\" style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 18.6667px;\"\u003eItems that ship free and are returned for incorrect address or insufficient address will be charged a restocking fee or shipping fee to cover initial shipping costs and the balance refunded or given the option to purchase shipping for resending the item with corrected address. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003e\n\u003cfont size=\"4\" style=\"font-family: Arial;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 18.6667px;\"\u003eReturns are accepted, please contact us as soon as you receive if you would like to return the item. Return shipping to be paid by buyer.  Once the item is returned a refund will be issued. There are no refunds on shipping charges.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e\u003cfont face=\"Arial\" style=\"font-size: 18.6667px;\"\u003e \u003c\/font\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"font-size: 18.6667px;\"\u003e\n\u003cfont face=\"Arial\"\u003eItems that ship free and are returned for incorrect address or insufficient address will be charged a restocking fee or shipping fee to cover initial shipping costs and the balance refunded or given the option to purchase shipping for resending the item with corrected address. \u003c\/font\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cfont face=\"Arial\"\u003eIf there was an original shipping fee and the item is returned for \u003c\/font\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Arial;\"\u003ean incorrect or \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Arial;\"\u003einsufficient\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Arial;\"\u003e address \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Arial;\"\u003eand you would like the item resent, the option will be given to repurchase shipping. 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