Saturnia pyri Giant Peacock Moth

Description

Taxonomy Identification: Family Saturniidae. First named by Denis & Schiffermüller, in 1775

Colour: Highly variable, the forewing base colour is grey with blackish brown patch. Various zig-zag patterns overlay the forewing ranging from reddish to buff to black. The forewing margin is cream and buff. Hind-wings are grey or buff with darker charcoal outer edge. Each wing encompasses a single black eye-marking (ocelli) ringed in buff-red and black sometimes centred with a hint of blue.

Size: Wingspan 95-135 mm

Comments & Applications:  This huge and impressive silk-moth is Europe’s largest moth species. Sadly not resident in Britain the last occurrence being in Hampshire in 1984, although this may have been a captive bred escape. The moth is commonly called the Peacock Moth referring to its spectacular appearance.

Overall a popular moth among Lepidoptera collectors. Perfect if you are starting your own British Moth reference collection. Also useful in education, film, media, artistry and interior design, craft frames and domes.

Format: Supplied either SET, wings spread, mounted on a pin, cabinet ready with locational data OR Papered/unmounted requires relaxing and setting.

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