Spurge Hawk-moth In Box Frame
- £39.99
A Spurge Hawk-moth in a handmade wooden frame mounted on high-quality acid-free conservation board. The Latin and common names are printed underneath the specimen.
The Hyles euphorbiae moth is used as an agent of pest control against the noxious weed leafy spurge (Euphorbia virgata). The larvae consume the leaves and bracts of the plant. The species was first described by Carl Linnaeus in his 1758.
Latin Name: Hyles euphorbiae
Quality: A1
Gender: Male.
Distribution: Hyles euphorbiae can be found in Switzerland.
Prepared: By our very own entomologists.
Frame: Wooden box frame with glass window and hanging clips - handmade in our workshop.
Frame Size: 5 x 5 Inch.
Please Be Aware: The specimen that you will receive may differ in size, shape or colour very slightly since you are purchasing a natural product.
Where do we source our insect specimens? All of our specimens are purchased from conservation farming projects. Please visit our ethics pages in the menu for details on the type of projects we work with.
This would be a beautiful addition to your home or office.
Frame Size (Inches): 5 x 5
Specimen Colour: Brown,Pink
Distribution: Europe
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