Loepa sikkima THAILAND

Description

Taxonomy Identification: Family Saturnidae was first named by Moore in 1865

Colour: The topside (recto) of the wings are bright yellow. Each wing has intricate brownish red lines and eye-like markings. The underside is similar but paler.

Size: Wingspan 85-100mm

Comments & Applications: One of several vivid yellow silk-moths commonly known as Golden Emperors. A rarely offered collectors species.  The perfect species for higher end butterfly framing, domes, artwork or interior design where you are looking for a more unusual species.

Format: Unmounted, papered, requires relaxing and setting

More information: Wikipedia – Captive Breeding