Actias isis SULAWESI MOON MOTH
Giant Sulawesi Moon Moth Amongst the world’s most spectacular of all silk-moths.
Format: Unmounted/Papered
IMPORTANT NOTE: Please understand that large-bodied moths produce excess body fats which sometimes leach into the surrounding paper packet. This is normal and does not affect the specimen. Excess body fats or mould is treatable using degreasing fluid.
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Description
Description
Taxonomy Identification: Family Saturniidae, First named by Sonthonnax in 1899.
Colour: Sexually dimorphic, males are a deep reddish brown with yellow-orange patterns. The female is bulkier and yellow. Both sexes have long trailing tails and eye markings on each wing. Underside similar.
Size: Wingspan 120-150mm – Trailing tails in males up to 200mm long.
Comments & Applications: One of the most magnificent of all insects. The huge Sulawesi Moon moth is a much sought after species, demanding high prices. A must-have collectable and extremely popular in the trade for butterfly framing, domes, artwork, photography, interior design and film
Format: Unmounted, papered, wings folded, requires relaxing and setting – Please note, because these are large-bodied moths, they can sometimes have traces of mould or grease that can be removed easily with acetone.
More information: Wikipedia – Captive Breeding
