About Memento Morph
At Memento Morph I create unique, hand-prepared mounts that combine natural specimens like butterflies and beetles, with original artwork.
Each piece is carefully crafted to highlight both the beauty of nature and the creativity of the artist, making it a lasting addition to your home or collection.
Here preservation meets art, one original piece at a time.
Collections
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Framed Butterflies
Our Framed Butterflies collection features real butterfly specimens carefully hand-mounted and professionally...
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Skulls & Skeletons
Our Skulls & Skeletons collection features real, preserved specimens, available framed or...
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Unmounted Insects
Our Unmounted Insects collection features real, preserved specimens in their natural form...
Supporting Conservation & Local Communities 🌿
Our specimens are sourced from reputable breeding farms and sustainable insect programs around the world. These breeders work within regulated and responsible practices that help reduce pressure on wild populations while supporting education, conservation, and habitat protection.
By choosing a preserved specimen, you are helping support communities whose livelihoods depend on insect breeding and sustainable wildlife stewardship. Many of our partners contribute to local conservation efforts, maintain breeding populations of native species, and promote environmental awareness within their regions.
Responsible insect breeding can play an important role in preserving biodiversity by reducing the demand for wild-caught specimens and encouraging the protection of natural habitats. Through these programs, local communities gain economic incentives to conserve the ecosystems that these remarkable species call home.
At Memento Morph, we carefully select suppliers who share our commitment to ethical sourcing, conservation, and respect for nature.
Butterflies
- Handle wings very gently with tweezers or forceps. Avoid touching the scales, even light contact can damage their iridescence.
- Mount in a shadow box or frame with acid-free backing.
- Keep away from direct sunlight, moisture, and fluctuating temperatures to preserve color.
Beetles
- Pin through the thorax using insect pins; support larger specimens with additional foam or backing.
- Avoid bending legs or antennae, you can position them using small strips of paper during drying.
- For long-term care, maintain a stable, dry environment to prevent mold or deterioration.
Grasshoppers
- Carefully pin through the thorax; support legs and antennae with small paper strips while drying.
- Position wings symmetrically to show natural posture, avoid forcing them flat.
- Keep specimens away from humidity, which can warp the body or loosen joints.
- Store or display in a sealed shadow box or frame to maintain shape and prevent dust accumulation.
Blog posts
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What Are Entomology Specimens Used For?
Entomology specimens are used in scientific research, fine art, interior design, education, and personal collections. This guide explains the many purposes of preserved insects and how ethically sourced loose and...
What Are Entomology Specimens Used For?
Entomology specimens are used in scientific research, fine art, interior design, education, and personal collections. This guide explains the many purposes of preserved insects and how ethically sourced loose and...
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Cicadas & Symbolism: Voices of Transformation
Few creatures carry a mythos as rich as cicadas. Emerging from the earth after years (sometimes decades of silence), cicadas erupt into the world with their iconic chorus, filling summer...
Cicadas & Symbolism: Voices of Transformation
Few creatures carry a mythos as rich as cicadas. Emerging from the earth after years (sometimes decades of silence), cicadas erupt into the world with their iconic chorus, filling summer...
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Beetles & Symbolism: Strength Beneath the Shell
Beneath their hard shells and iridescent colors, beetles carry stories as old as humanity itself. Revered, feared, and celebrated across cultures, beetles symbolize strength, transformation, and resilience.
Beetles & Symbolism: Strength Beneath the Shell
Beneath their hard shells and iridescent colors, beetles carry stories as old as humanity itself. Revered, feared, and celebrated across cultures, beetles symbolize strength, transformation, and resilience.
