A beautiful Polyphemus Moth in a handmade wooden frame mounted on high-quality 300gsm white textured card stock which includes both the scientific and common name of the insect below.
This is a North American member of the family Saturniidae, the giant silk moths. It is a tan-colored moth, with an average wingspan of 15 cm. The most notable feature of the moth is its large, purplish eyespots on its two hindwings. The eyespots give it its name - from the Greek myth of the cyclops Polyphemus.
Taxonomic: Antheraea polyphemus
Common Name: Polyphemus Moth
Frame: Available in black, white or grey. The frame can either be stood up or wall mounted using the invisible bracket.
Corner Decals: Vintage bronze metal corners which are nailed on by hand on all four corners.
Sizing: 20cm x 20cm (Aperture 17cm x 17cm)
Please note: The specimen you receive may differ in colour slightly since you are purchasing a natural product and lighting conditions differ. This is not the exact specimen you will receive.
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Polyphemus Moth (Antheraea polyphemus) Handmade Box Frame
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