Syntherata innescens AMBON Male (A-)

Description

Taxonomy Identification: Family Saturniidae. First named by Naumann & Brechlin, 2001

Colour: The topside (recto) wings are yellow with reddish brown markings and semi transparent circular eyelets on the forewings, on the hind-wings these are reduced to black spots. Underside wings (verso) similar but paler.

Size: Wingspan 90-100mm

Comments & Applications: This is a rare silk moth a relatively recent discovery. One for the connoisseur collector or use in high end bespoke productions.

Format: Papered/unmounted, requires relaxing and setting

More information: External link – Captive Breeding