Polyphemus Moth in Box Frame
- $85.99
A Polyphemus 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 Polyphemus moth, is a North American moth from the family Saturniidae, the Giant Silk moths. It is a brown coloured moth, with an average wingspan of 15 cm (6 in). The most notable feature of the moth is its large, eyespots on its two hindwings. The eyespots give it its name – from the Greek myth of the cyclops Polyphemus.
Latin Name: Antheraea polyphemus
Quality: A1
Gender: Male
Distribution: Antheraea polyphemus can be found in North America
Prepared: By our very own entomologists.
Frame: Wooden box frame with glass window and hanging clips - handmade in our workshop.
Frame Size: 9 x 7 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.
Gender: Male
Frame Size (Inches): 9 x 7
Specimen Colour: Brown
Distribution: America
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