Comet moth

A beautiful Comet moth in a handmade wooden frame mounted on high-quality acid-free conservation board. The Latin and common names are printed underneath the specimen.

The Comet moth is an African moth, native to the rainforests of Madagascar. The moth is also known as Madagascan moon moth. The male has a wingspan of twenty centimetres and a tail span of fifteen centimetres, making it one of the world's largest silk moths

Latin Name: Argema mittrei.

Quality: A1

Gender: Male.

Distribution: Argema mittrei can be found in Madagascar.

Prepared: By our very own entomologists.

Frame: Wooden box frame with glass window and hanging clips - handmade in our workshop.

Frame Size: 14 x 10 Inch.

Please Be Aware: The specimen that you will receive may differ in size, shape or colour very slightly since you are purchasing a natural product.

Where do we source our insect specimens?All of our specimens are purchased from conservation farming projects. Please visit our ethics pages in the menu for details on the type of projects we work with.

This would be a beautiful addition to your home or office.