Euthrix potatoria DRINKER MOTH (1909)

£12.95

Drinker Moth

Sex: Male

Location: English

Quality: A1- (good) wings slightly dropped, antenna complete. This is a very old antique specimen from 1909.

Format: SET, spread wings mounted on pin

Availability: Out of stock SKU: WB14242

Description

Taxonomy Identification: Family Lasiocampidae. First named by Linnaeus in 1758

Colour: Overall rich golden brown with darker lines and small white eye-spot on forewing. Hind-wings darker.

Size: Wingspan 45-60 mm

Comments & Applications:  Distributed in the southern part of Britain. Its common name is derived from the habits of the caterpillar, which is supposed to have a liking for drops of dew.

Perfect if you are starting your own British Moth reference collection. Also useful in education, film, media, artistry and interior design, frames and domes.

Format: Supplied SET, wings spread, mounted on a pin, cabinet ready with locational data

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