Samia cynthia Moth ♀
This curiosity is a real female Samia cynthia Moth from Asia set inside of a white wooden vintage frame measuring 8” W x 6” H and can be hung on any wall with ease.
Samia cynthia, the ailanthus silkmoth, is a saturniid moth, used to produce silk fabric but not as domesticated as the silkworm, Bombyx mori. The moth has very large wings of 113–125 mm (4.4–4.9 in), with a quarter-moon shaped spot on both the upper and lower wings, whitish and yellow stripes and brown background. There are eyespots on the outer forewings. The species was first described by Dru Drury in 1773.
Disclaimer : This specimen was sustainably sourced and passed naturally. Each specimen may not be in perfect condition due to the life it lived. Any upcycled vintage frames will also not be in perfect condition but have been cleaned and repaired.
Care Instructions : Please be mindful that nature art is organic and fragile. Specimen should be kept out of direct sunlight or any room that may have increased humidity and be sure to handle with care.
This curiosity is a real female Samia cynthia Moth from Asia set inside of a white wooden vintage frame measuring 8” W x 6” H and can be hung on any wall with ease.
Samia cynthia, the ailanthus silkmoth, is a saturniid moth, used to produce silk fabric but not as domesticated as the silkworm, Bombyx mori. The moth has very large wings of 113–125 mm (4.4–4.9 in), with a quarter-moon shaped spot on both the upper and lower wings, whitish and yellow stripes and brown background. There are eyespots on the outer forewings. The species was first described by Dru Drury in 1773.
Disclaimer : This specimen was sustainably sourced and passed naturally. Each specimen may not be in perfect condition due to the life it lived. Any upcycled vintage frames will also not be in perfect condition but have been cleaned and repaired.
Care Instructions : Please be mindful that nature art is organic and fragile. Specimen should be kept out of direct sunlight or any room that may have increased humidity and be sure to handle with care.
This curiosity is a real female Samia cynthia Moth from Asia set inside of a white wooden vintage frame measuring 8” W x 6” H and can be hung on any wall with ease.
Samia cynthia, the ailanthus silkmoth, is a saturniid moth, used to produce silk fabric but not as domesticated as the silkworm, Bombyx mori. The moth has very large wings of 113–125 mm (4.4–4.9 in), with a quarter-moon shaped spot on both the upper and lower wings, whitish and yellow stripes and brown background. There are eyespots on the outer forewings. The species was first described by Dru Drury in 1773.
Disclaimer : This specimen was sustainably sourced and passed naturally. Each specimen may not be in perfect condition due to the life it lived. Any upcycled vintage frames will also not be in perfect condition but have been cleaned and repaired.
Care Instructions : Please be mindful that nature art is organic and fragile. Specimen should be kept out of direct sunlight or any room that may have increased humidity and be sure to handle with care.