Promethea Silkmoth In Baroque Style Frame

A Promethea Silkmoth in a handmade wooden baroque style frame. The specimens are mounted on high quality acid free black conservation board with a black mount and striking white edge, all rounded off with baroque style corner protectors.

The Female Promethea silkmoth is a member of the family Saturniidae. It is also known as the spicebush silkmoth, which refers to one of the promethea silkmoth's host plants, spicebush. It is classified as a silk moth, for its ability to produce silk, which it uses in the formation of its cocoon

The wingspan is 76 mm (3 in) to 102 mm (4 in).

Latin Name: Callosamia promethea.

Quality: A1 

Gender: Male.

Distribution: Promethea silkmoth can be found in the United States.

Prepared: By our very own entomologists.

Frame: Wooden box frame with glass window and hanging clips - handmade in our workshop.

Frame Size: 6 x 6 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.