Dysphania numana Ambon SERAM
£4.95
Peacock Jewel or 4 O’Clock Moth
Sex: Male/Female depending on stock
Quality: A1- (minor flight wear – odd antenna damaged or loose)
- Description
Description
Description
Taxonomy Identification: Family Geometridae. First named by Cramer in 1779
Colour: The topside (recto) base colour black with yellowish-white almost transparent patches and splashes of colour. Abdomen black with horizontal yellow lines. Underside (verso) similar.
Size: Wingspan 75-85mm
Comments & Applications: A stunning black and yellow day flying moth, often mistaken for a butterfly. Commonly known as Peacock Jewel or 4 O’Clock Moth.
Dried moths and butterflies make the perfect subject for school science projects. Also perfect for framing, domes, photography, interior design, film and jewellery applications.
Format: Unmounted, papered, wings folded, requires relaxing and setting
More information: Wikipedia – Captive Breeding
