Framed Day Flying Urania Moth
This brilliant green South American moth resembles the sunset moth or the swallowtail butterfly.
COMMON NAME: Day Moth
SPECIES: Urania leilus
LOCALITY: South America
SHADOWBOX SIZE: 6″ x 6″ x 1.25″
SHADOWBOX COLOR: pick from BLACK, WHITE, OR DARK WALNUT.
MUSEUM QUALITY SHADOWBOX: museum grade UV blocking glass, gallery style frames, archival mounting papers. Includes interesting natural history information about species.
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Product Description
Unique among others of its kind, this vibrantly colored real framed moth enjoys spreading its wings and basking in the sun alongside tropical butterflies. With characteristics that make it seem more butterfly than moth, the species is migratory and has a tendency to follow rivers during migration. The Madagascan Sunset Moth is a close relative and is evidence of earths tectonic plate movement.
FRAMED DAY MOTH DETAILS:
► UV blocking conservation glass (so colors / details won’t fade)
► Gallery quality shadowbox frame
► Archival mounting materials (Acid and Lignin-free)
► 6” H x 6” W x 1¼ “ D (choose frame color: black, walnut, white)
► Hook attached to back to hang on wall (Frame can also stand on its own)
► Natural history story about the specimen comes on a vintage style museum label.
► Gift box, tissue paper and info about ethical moth origin and care of display.
► Professionally made by an entomologist in Sonoma County California.
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Like all fine art, keep insect frames out of direct sunlight and areas of high humidity.
Butterfly wing jewelry is not waterproof and care should be taken to avoid contact with moisture, as this could damage the wing. When not wearing, store in a cool dark dry place to preserve the colors. Polish with a soft silver polishing cloth.
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