A Vintage Professionally Displayed Giant Atlas Silkworm Moth , in a Beautiful, Gold-Tone Shadow Type Box, in spectacular shape.
You only have to look at the pictures to see that this specimen is in extraordinarily excellent condition.
It's very rare to find a specimen in this good of a shape, in part because (quoting Wikipedia);
"Since the mouthparts of adult saturniids are vestigial and digestive tracts are absent, adults subsist on stored lipids acquired during the larval stage. As such, adult behavior is devoted almost entirely to reproduction, but the end result (due to lack of feeding) is a lifespan of a week or less once emerged from the pupa."
- and also due to the fact that these incredible creatures only come out at night.
The bottom line is that you are not likely to find one of these gorgeous Giant Atlas Silkworm Moths in this good of shape, and displayed so professionally, anywhere else!
The sealed frame measures approx. 11 1/2 inches by 9 1/2 inches, and the wingspread of this incredible moth is a full 8 inches.
Truly an astounding find!
I have only one, so grab this museum-type quality piece right now, or it may be ages before you see another of this quality, in this condition.....
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Product code: Vintage Professionally Displayed Giant high quality Silkworm (Atlas) Moth in Beautiful Condition