The insect models have inspired Ingo Maurer to create ​Johnny B. Butterfly, ​J.B. Schmetterling und ​Flatterby. The insects are made by hand by an US-American artist, Graham Owen, who makes realistic film props and other replica.

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​In the exploration of the aesthetic qualities of the material, Ingo Maurer created a small table lamp in autumn 2010, and a larger desk lamp in spring 2011. Both are One-Offs.