A beautiful Comet 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.
 
The Comet Moth is native to the rain forests of Madagascar. The adult moth cannot feed and only lives for 4 to 5 days. There are physical differences among females and males. Females have more rounded wings. The male has a wingspan of 20 cm and a tail span of 15 cm, making it one of the world's largest silk moths. The males have long, feathery antennas and the females have thin antennas. Argema mittrei wings have large eyespot, giving the appearance of a large and dangerous creature that should not be attacked
 
Taxonomic: Argema Mittrei
Common Name: Comet Moth
 
Frame: Available in black or white. 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: 27cm x 27cm (Square) or 28cm x 23cm (Rectangular)
 
Please note: The specimen you receive may differ in colour slightly since you are purchasing a natural product and lighting conditions differ.
 
Shipping: Price includes U.K. postage. International postage is available at additional cost which is calculated at checkout depending on location.
 
If you have seen a different type of frame in my previous work which you would like, please send me a message and I would be happy to arrange this for you.