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Comet Moth in Box Frame (Argema mittrei)

A beautiful Comet Moth in a hand made wooden frame mounted on high quality acid free conservation board. The latin and common names are printed underneath the specimen.

The Comet Moth is an African moth, native to the rain forests of Madagascar. The moth is also known as Madagascan moon moth. The male has a wingspan of twenty centimeters and a tail span of fifteen centimeters, making it one of the world's largest silk moths

 

Latin Name: Argema mittrei.

Quality: A1

Sex: Male.

Distribution: Argema mittrei can be found in Madagascar.

Prepared: By our very own entomologists.

Frame: Black wood. Hand made in our workshop.

Frame Size: 10 x 8 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 insects 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.